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Radiation Oncology
What radiation would you offer for isolated nodal recurrence in a patient who received APBI for breast cancer about 2 years ago after ALND?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
If imaging is negative for IBTR, I would favor regional nodal RT only after dissection.
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