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Would you recommend local therapy for a residual breast tumor after chemotherapy following CR of distant disease in a patient with metastatic disease?

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Radiation Oncology · New York University School of Medicine

Palliation is one clear indication for treating a primary breast tumor in a patient with metastatic disease and may be considered if the tumor is fungating, painful, and/or bleeding. The second potential indication, which is likely the intent of your question, is to improve long term disease control...

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