Given the MA20 results, do you consider CW plus SCV or even regional nodal radiation postmastectomy for pT3N0 with high risk features?
High risk meaning LVI, triple negative, Grade 3, etc?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I would certainly recommend PMRT for T3N0 with high-risk features (LVI, grade III, etc.). Actually, even before the MA 20 data is available, T3N) with LVI has a higher risk for LF as demonstrated in one of our papers (Floyd et al ). To avoid PMRT for T3N0, there should be no high-risk features (no g...
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Radiation Oncologist at Renown Health Institute for Cancer To clarify would you treat the SCV and IMNs? Eligi...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I would treat the s/c and IMN when PMRT is indicated for a T3N0 with high-risk features. The information in the literature regarding PMRT is to treat all or none, so once you give PMRT, it will include chest wall + regional LN's. We have published a paper on patients with 1-3 positive LN's receiving...
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To clarify would you treat the SCV and IMNs? Eligi...