Radiation device allows for targeted breast radiation to control cancer

A new study of breast cancer patients at the Moores UCSD Cancer Centre and the Arizona Oncology Services shows that after almost two years, the radiation given with the Strut-Adjusted Volume Implant (SAVI) controls the rate of cancer and may reduce the complications seen with alternate types of brachytherapy. This study also demonstrates the accuracy and flexibility of the device to maximise the dose to the target tissue and minimise the exposure of healthy surrounding tissue and organs...

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