Munshi, Anusheel2007-10-142009-06-012007-10-142009-06-012007-10-14Munshi A. External hypofractionated whole-breast radiotherapy: now where does accelerated partial breast irradiation stand? Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics. 2007 Oct-Dec; 3(4): 231-5http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/11156232 references.Breast-conserving therapy (BCT) has emerged as a viable option for suitable breast cancer patients who are desirous of preserving the breast. The major advantage of BCT is the good cosmetic outcome with disease-free and overall survival similar to mastectomy. In this article, I have compared two emerging modalities for treating a preserved breast with radiotherapy. These two techniques in breast cancer - accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) and hypofractionated whole breast external beam radiotherapy - have their respective merits and drawbacks, and this article attempts to dissect the issue.engBreast Neoplasms --radiotherapyDose FractionationFemaleHumansRadiotherapy, AdjuvantJournal Article