What is the maximum electron energy you would consider using for a breast lumpectomy boost?  

Is there a certain energy beyond which you feel the acute or late toxicity to the skin/breast warrants a switch to photon techniques?



Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
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Radiation Oncologist at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
Agree. I keep electrons to 9 MeV or less. See too ...
Radiation Oncologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Agree with not using higher than 9 MeV, especially...
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
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Radiation Oncologist at The Outer Banks Radiation
I agree hot spots are eliminated with conformal 3-...
Radiation Oncologist at Washington University School of Medicine
I agree with Dr. @Chirag S. Shah. However, we shou...
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice