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Do you intentionally modify your breast cancer treatment plans for those on chronic immunosuppression to avoid secondary cancers?

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Radiation Oncology · Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh

This will usually depend on their clinical scenario. In case where I would recommend RNI, I will still recommend RNI and counsel on risks of second canceers. In patients with early stage lower risk or disease, one can consider partial breast irradiation if appropriate though I do counsel patients th...

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