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How do you approach the use of IMRT/VMAT boost for grossly involved internal mammary nodes in breast cancer patients?

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Radiation Oncology · Michigan Healthcare Professionals, PC

We have to get over this idea that "IMRT/VMAT IS BAD FOR BREAST CANCER" mentality. ASTRO pursued this for nearly a decade, but finally removed from "Choosing Wisely".

VMAT/IMRT is a tool like any other tool. It is (usually) as good or as bad as the contouring and treatment planning. In some cases, ...

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