American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) & NCBC Studies

SAVI® Studies

SAVI® Studies verify favorable cosmetic outcomes with precise delivery of radiation therapy. "We looked at cosmetic outcomes in part because it is important to our patients," said Robert L Hong, MD, the presenter and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Virginia Hospital Center. "This data points toward an additional quality of life benefit from the therapy."

The Most Flexible 5-Day Breast Brachytherapy System. 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. Read more

Dr. Hong participated in the ACRO and NCBC studies, and he led the NCBC study.

Sophisticated Treatment

Virginia Hospital Center is the only hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region where plaque brachytherapy is performed — the next closest treatment facility is in Philadelphia.

American College of Radiation Oncology ACRO