Would you consider post-mastectomy radiation in patient with a triple negative tumor pT2N0?
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Radiation Oncology · Cancer Care Centers of Brevard
In borderline cases, I look at some of the retrospective data showing higher recurrence rates in patients with close margins, premenopausal status, higher grade and T2 tumors.
In the specific case in the OP, I would discuss the data from the Chinese randomized trial (green journal 2011) showing an OS...
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Radiation Oncology · Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh
In a case of a de novo T2N0, 5 cm triple negative breast cancer, I would discuss the data available and explain that it could be considered but my recommendation would be no PMRT. However, I would explain that her risk of locoregional recurrence is likely higher than that seen with a T1-2N0 ER+ canc...