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In a patient with a remote history of mantle field radiation, is there any contraindication to whole breast irradiation for early stage breast cancer?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
It’s not an absolute contradiction depending on prior mantle dose and volume. That being said, would favor PBI over whole breast if disease suitable for PBI. One concern about the risk of new primary at other site in breast remains as had mantle RT and a need to be counseled.