1. Median progression-free survival was greater in the SBRT group than in the standard-of-care group. 2. Patients with NSCLC displayed a significant survival benefit with SBRT in comparison to patients with breast cancer. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Most patients with metastatic breast cancer develop resistance to systemic therapy. Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a
Patients who received breast-conserving surgery may face a higher risk for reoperation and higher health care costs, depending on insurance, research showed.
1. Median progression-free survival was greater in the SBRT group than in the standard-of-care group. 2. Patients with NSCLC displayed a significant survival benefit with SBRT in comparison to patients with breast cancer. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Most patients with metastatic breast cancer develop resistance to systemic therapy. Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)
Paramagnetic seeds work as well as guidewires for breast tumor localization and are easier to use, but it's not yet clear whether the costs of the seeds outweigh the benefits.