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Would you offer partial breast irradiation for a patient who otherwise meets PBI guidelines but has a PTEN mutation?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

I would say increased risk of new primary in residual breast tissue, like BRCA mutation, and for that reason would recommend whole breast over APBI.

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