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Radiation dose and fractionation by treatment field.
| Median Dose in Gy (Range) | Fractions (Range) | |
|---|---|---|
| Partial breast irradiation (PBI) | 36.0 (32.0–40.0) | 9 (8–10) |
| Whole breast/chest wall tangents | 50.0 (41.9–61.2) | 25 (16–28) |
| Whole breast/chest wall boost | 10.0 (2.5 – 20.0) | 5 (3–10) |
| Supraclavicular (SC) | 50.0 (42.0–50.4) | 25 (22–28) |
| Posterior axillary boost (PAB) | 46.2 (35.0 – 48.6) | 28 (22–28) |
