Would you consider APBI using the Florence regimen in patients with preexisting breast implants?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

There is data on using other APBI techniques with preexisting implants, ex. interstitial brachytherapy.I have used Florence regimen on patients with implants but counseled they were not included in the study and warn about the risk of capsular contracture.

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Radiation Oncologist at University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center
Thanks for your insightful answers below. Do you r...

Radiation Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic
I do remove my CTV from the implant basically, I t...

Radiation Oncologist at University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center
Agree, thank you

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

There is also data using TARGIT-IORT in patients with implant augmented breasts in order to avoid contracture. I offer this treatment option regularly.Kolberg et al., PMID 31366508

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Radiation Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic
Based on data and current guidelines, I do not thi...

Radiation Oncologist at EpicCare/Sutter Health N. Cal
All IORT methods are not equal with respect to out...

Radiation Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic
Unfortunately, that is an incomplete assessment of...

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