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Radiation Oncology
Is there a role for radiation therapy for florid LCIS managed with lumpectomy?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
There is no role for RT for classical or florid DCIS. If it meets the criteria for pleomorphic LCIS, then would treat like DCIS with RT.
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