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Is reirradiation in the setting of DCIS of the breast ever appropriate?

If yes, do you have an age cutoff and/or surgical margin cutoff?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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If the question means DCIS as IBTR after previous surgery and RT, then would say, would follow the same criteria as IDC for reradiation. Long DFS (at least 2 years but prefer longer) from previous RT, able to get repeat lumpectomy with negative margin with reasonable cosmetic outcome, suitable for P...

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Agree with Dr. @Dr. First Last, I use same criteria as RTOG 1014. In terms of dose/fx, I use 45/1.5 BID but use IMRT instead of 3DCRT with DIBH and CBCT with each fraction.

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