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Radiation Oncology
Do you offer APBI to patients who do not have surgical clips but a visible seroma?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Yes, if open cavity surgery, we don’t place clips and define CTV based on seroma. If type 1 oncoplastic then need clips to help define CTV.
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