Would you offer APBI to a patient with very large breast anatomy and a small lumpectomy cavity after an oncoplastic closure?
In what circumstances would you offer or avoid APBI in a woman with an oncoplastic closure after lumpectomy?
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Radiation Oncology · University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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I would offer it with the caveat I always offer APBI candidates which is that final suitability will be determined at sim to ensure the surgical bed is evident and suitable for APBI. The breast surgeon will mark the tumor bed with clips and if the closure hasn't disrupted or dispersed the clips, APB...
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