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Close or positive resection margins are not associated with an increased risk of chest wall recurrence in women with DCIS treated by mastectomy: a population-based analysis.
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What pathologic features and/or margin status would preclude the need for additional irradiation?
New answer by Radiation Oncologist at Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network (March 14, 2022)
Close margin is ambiguous as for some less than 1 mm is close, for others less than 2 mm is close. For T1 and T2 and close margin (< 1mm), would not treat routinely unless ...