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Breast Cancer
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Radiation Oncology
How does breast cancer histology affect your decision whether to omit radiation?
E.g. for lobular, etc.
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
More than histology grade ( grade 3) influences whether to omit RT or not .
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