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How would you manage an elderly patient with a de novo TNBC in the setting of a remote prior ipsilateral breast cancer s/p mastectomy and implant?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

Unusual case:

Looks like a new primary based on the timeline and presuming repeat SNLN was done and is negative. If local treatment is adequate as above, one can skip RT. Otherwise, I would favor RT. Also, obtain BRCA testing.

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