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What are the implications of a VP shunt located in the radiation field in a patient receiving treatment for breast cancer?

Should the VP shunt be moved prior to RT? Are there any complications of radiating a VP shunt?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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I don’t see any contradiction to RT here.

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