Single Dose Radiation Therapy. External beam radiation therapy for ho prophylaxis is often prescribed to a dose of 7 to 8 gy single fraction, but various studies have shown that several fractionation and dosing regimens are acceptable. The procedure avoids the need for repeat hospital visits, greatly reducing patients' potential exposure to the virus.
Persistent poverty linked to increased risk of dying from cancer. A single dose of radiation is applied to the nipple and the tissue underneath using the iort method to decrease the risk of recurrence.