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How would you re-irradiate a breast recurrence in a patient treated with prior whole breast radiotherapy?

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Radiation Oncology · Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh

In setting where the patient is refusing surgery and systemic therapy, I would evaluate if there are local symptoms. If not, one can consider not offering RT until symptomatic.

Alternatives:

1. If post-mastectomy, or superficial recurrence can consider hyperthermia and smaller field. Alternatively, ...

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