Intraoperative radiation therapy as part of planned monotherapy for early-stage breast cancer.

Introduction: Adjuvant whole breast radiation therapy has developed into the standard of care for patients following a lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer. However, there is recent interest in intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) to minimize toxicity while still improving local control beyond surgical resection and anti-estrogen therapy alone.

Materials And Methods: All patients were evaluated pre-operatively in a multidisciplinary clinic setting at a community hospital for suitability for breast conservation therapy.