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Do you offer post-mastectomy radiation for invasive lobular carcinomas?

What factors in particular guide your recommendation of PMRT for invasive lobular carcinoma?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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At present we use similar indication as invasive ductal cancer although more research needs to be done as there is suggestion of different response to antiestrogen therapy ( tamoxifen vs. AI) for lobular histology and most patinets have limited benefit from chemotherapy

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