Method of utilizing an implant for targeting external beam radiation
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1. A method of partial breast radiation therapy comprising:
- placing within a breast cavity a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biocompatible material, said substantially radio-opaque implant supporting the breast tissue surrounding the breast cavity; and
directing a radiation beam to said substantially radio-opaque implant serving as a target for delivery of radiation therapy to margins around the breast cavity, such that the radiation beam does not materially irradiate the whole of the breast.
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Abstract
A method of partial breast radiation therapy includes placing within a breast cavity a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biocompatible material, said substantially radio-opaque implant supporting the tissue surrounding the breast cavity; and directing a radiation beam to said substantially radio-opaque implant serving as a target for delivery of radiation therapy to margins around the breast cavity, such that the radiation beam does not materially irradiate the whole of the breast.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of partial breast radiation therapy comprising:
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placing within a breast cavity a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biocompatible material, said substantially radio-opaque implant supporting the breast tissue surrounding the breast cavity; and directing a radiation beam to said substantially radio-opaque implant serving as a target for delivery of radiation therapy to margins around the breast cavity, such that the radiation beam does not materially irradiate the whole of the breast. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of partial breast radiation therapy, comprising:
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providing a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biocompatible material, the substantially radio-opaque implant being configured to support the tissue surrounding a breast cavity; placing the substantially radio-opaque implant within the breast cavity to serve as a target for delivery of radiation therapy to margins around the breast cavity; and directing a therapeutically effective dosage of radiation to the substantially radio-opaque implant target such that the whole of the breast is not materially irradiated. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of partial breast radiation, comprising:
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placing within a breast lumpectomy cavity a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biocompatible material configured to provide support to the tissue surrounding the breast lumpectomy cavity; and directing a radiation beam to said substantially radio-opaque implant serving as a target for delivery of radiation therapy to margins around the breast lumpectomy cavity, such that the radiation beam does not materially irradiate the whole of the breast. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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