Breast Care Center of Indiana - SAVI® applicator for early-stage breast cancer

The SAVI® applicator is an evolution in radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer. Delivering treatment from inside the breast, SAVI uses multiple catheters to direct radiation where it is needed most. This unique design allows for unparalleled dose sculpting ability that minimizes exposure to healthy tissue and reduces complications, making the benefits of breast brachytherapy available to more women.

The SAVI applicator was designed to treat the tissue closest to the removed tumor by fitting into the lumpectomy cavity and delivering targeted radiation through multiple catheters.

Prior to expansion, the physician places the applicator into the lumpectomy cavity through a small incision. The physician expands the catheter bundle to conform to the inside of the cavity.

Each catheter independently delivers radiation to the tissue which allows the physician to customize the radiation dose. This customized approach minimizes the amount of radiation exposure while targeting the tissue most at risk for recurrence.

After delivery of the prescribed radiation dose, the physician closes the catheter bundle and removes the SAVI applicator.

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