Method for radiation treatment

Details Method for radiation treatment Method for radiation treatment

2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Lacyk, John P. (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Radioactive substance applied to body for therapy

Radioactive substance placed within body

Reexamination Certificate

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07322929

ABSTRACT:
Breast cancer patients are treated intraoperatively with radiation shortly after excision of a tumor. Pathology of the tissue is determined with a nearly instantaneous method, further excision is performed if needed, and the patient, still anesthetized and preferably unmoved, is then treated with radiation therapy. In a preferred embodiment an applicator is inserted into the excision cavity, the cavity is three-dimensionally mapped using radiation sources and a sensor, a radiation treatment plan is developed using a radiation prescription and the determined shape and location of the cavity, and the treatment plan is executed, all while the patient remains under anesthesia.

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