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How would you approach a radiation-induced angiosarcoma of the breast after mastectomy with negative margins?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
Based on this research we tend to offer RT for high grade or tumor more than 5 cm or RT induced; there is no good prospective data. Based on UF series, we offer accelerated hyperfractionation 1.5 BID to 45 to 50 Gy, treating only chest wall.
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Radiation Oncology · Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh
I almost always offer adjuvant RT based on high risk of locoregional recurrence.
If > 10 years from RT, I consider standard fractionation to 60-66 Gy.
If < 10 years from RT, I will often given BID (1.5 Gy BID to 50-60 Gy)