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What volume would you treat for an isolated axillary recurrence after BCS and whole breast RT who have resection of the recurrent disease?

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Radiation Oncology · St. Luke’s Cancer Center

In the case of prior whole breast (or chest wall only) radiation, I would typically only treat the nodal region after a isolated regional recurrence. The target volume should include at least the undissected axilla and infra/supraclavicular stations. I have not treated the IMNs after an isolated axi...

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

In such situation, presuming breast imaging is normal, I have only treated regional nodal areas including level 1 and 2 and undissected level 3 and supraclavicular region

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Radiation Oncology · Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

After resection of an isolated axillary recurrence, we would typically treat the regional lymphatics comprehensively but not re-irradiate the breast or chest wall. I would generally include the IMNs as they are at risk of harboring microscopic disease in the setting of a positive axilla and potentia...

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