Eligibility Criteria

Who is eligible?

18 years or older.
Prior history of lumpectomy and radiation in the breast (DCIS or invasive).
Must have a recurrent or new breast cancer in the same breast that previously received radiation (DCIS or invasive).
Tumour size must be 3 cm or smaller.
At least 5 years since prior breast radiation (lymph node radiation is okay).
Cancer must not have spread to lymph nodes or elsewhere.
Surgical site must be healed with no infection.
No cancer cells at the edges of removed tissue.

Who is ineligible?

Significant skin damage from previous radiation.
Cancer in multiple areas of the breast (except within the same quadrant).
Only lobular carcinoma type.
Cancer that is very large or that has spread to skin, chest wall, lymph nodes, or distant areas.
Unable to start radiation within 16 weeks post-surgery (12 weeks post-chemotherapy).
Unable to accurately view the surgical site for this type of partial breast radiation planning.
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Breast implant or pacemaker on the affected side.
Severe health conditions (e.g., heart, lung diseases, lupus, scleroderma) that affect radiation safety.
Severe psychiatric conditions preventing protocol adherence.

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