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What dose regimen do you use when a women with inflammatory breast cancer is not responding to chemotherapy and needs radiation prior to surgery?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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The data suggest pre op RT can convert some of these inoperable patients to surgery. I use comprehensive RT to preoperative dose of 50 Gy in 25 fractions in these patients

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Radiation Oncology · AIM Specialty Health
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I agree with 50 Gy/25 fx. This won't interfere with the surgery or healing, and more could be added later if there is a concern about margins.

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