Advantages of Electronic Brachytherapy

• Delivers therapeutic dose directly to the tumor bed from within the lumpectomy cavity
  
  
• Because of the unique characteristics of the Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy System, medical personnel may remain in the room
  
  
• Unlike radioactive isotopes, less radiation is delivered to surrounding healthy organs and tissue¹
  
  
• Reduces treatment time from seven weeks to five days compared with whole-breast, external beam radiation
  
  
• Clinical results with Breast Conserving Therapy involving radiation following lumpectomy demonstrate a survival rate equivalent to mastectomy³,⁴
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• Most women continue normal activity while receiving treatment