In the U.S. there are 225,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed each year, and approximately five million women are at risk for developing breast cancer. Today, more and more women with early-stage breast cancer are able to treat their cancer effectively and preserve their breasts through an option called breast conservation therapy (BCT). This treatment includes the removal of the cancerous tumor, which is called a lumpectomy. The lumpectomy is generally followed by 7 weeks of whole breast external beam radiation therapy. This combination of surgery and radiation works well to prevent local recurrence of the tumor.

However, some patients find it hard to complete almost two months of radiation therapy. It might be difficult to take time from work or other responsibilities, or treatment centers may be far from home.

A 5-day treatment option for you...
The MammoSite Radiation Therapy System (RTS) is the most widely used method of partial breast irradiation that works by delivering radiation from inside the breast directly to the tissue where cancer is most likely to recur. Radiation therapy with MammoSite RTS can be completed in up to 5 days, allowing you to get back to your life.

To learn more about the MammoSite Radiation Therapy System, please visit our web site: http://www.mammosite.com