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How do you approach reirradiation in a patient who underwent breast-conserving surgery for recurrent breast cancer after initial lumpectomy and APBI?

What technique and dose do you recommend? Does time interval from treatment impact your approach?
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Radiation Oncology · Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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There is very little data on this scenario, though with increasing numbers of patients opting for partial breast radiation, this will become a more common issue going forward. While mastectomy remains a standard option, many women will desire breast preservation, and we have seen several women treat...

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