24
T he C oast News - I nland E dition
OCT. 7, 2016
1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime Introducing a state-of-the-art treatment which delivers radiation right where you need it - and no where else.
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) Stage 1 breast cancer treatment in as little as 1 day - avoiding the need for 6-8 weeks of post-operative radiation. For you, this means a quicker treatment period, fewer days off work, less travel, fewer appointments, and less emotional stress. » Single-dose radiation therapy directly to tumor bed, the area at the highest risk of recurrence » As little as 8 minutes of treatment » Cancer removal while preserving remaining breast tissue » Breast reconstruction can be completed during your surgery
“I came with cancer, went to sleep, and when I woke up, I was completely done with my breast cancer treatment.” - IORT Patient
First in San Diego County to deliver single-dose IORT!
P: 855.222.8262 | Tricitymed.org
IORT is not appropriate for all patients. Talk to your doctor to find out if IORT is right for you.