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Would you offer ultra-hypofractionated breast radiation for a patient with a 4.5 cm IDC but otherwise favorable characteristics?

Do you lean against 5-fraction RT for patients with a certain size of tumor? Would you consider a boost in this scenario?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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Tumor size is not a limiting factor for selecting the 5-fraction regimen (FAST-Forward). Dose distribution is more important. A boost would be added, especially for patients younger than 50.

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