Modern Radiotherapy Techniques for Breast Cancer Treatment

*Raju Prasad Srivastava, Bidyapati Jha, Hari Prasad Lamichhane and GisupNikha Prasiko*

## **Abstract**

There are many radiotherapy techniques used to treat breast cancer. Each techniques have their own limitations. The treatment techniques are valid depending on the facilities available to the department. The patient could be treated any technique as the expert knowledge to the center. This chapter will explain about the techniques used in current practice of breast cancer treatment. It will be explained why one technique procedure is better than others. The dose prescription and protocol will be not discussed. It depends on the department policy and facilities. The chapter will be the practical purpose that readers can use straight.

**Keywords:** intensity modulated radiotherapy, field in field, three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, VMAT, brachytherapy, SBRT, deep inspiration breath hold
