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What is "Mammosite"?
Mammosite is a way to patially irradiate the breast. It allows the radiation oncologist to deliver radiation right to the tumor bed, while avoiding normal breast tissue. Once the tumor is removed, the surgeon places an empty balloon into the cavity previously occupied by the cancer. At the time of radiation, we inflate the balloon and insert a radioactive source inside it. No source of radiation remains in your body between treatments or after the final treatment is over.
Additional Information: http://www.mammosite.com/
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