Is pectoralis muscle invasion an indication for post-mastectomy radiation (PMRT) for an otherwise early stage, node negative breast cancer with clear margins?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
In and of itself no. Given the inclusion of specific node negative patients in MA.20 and EORTC 22922 and small but significant DFS benefit in both, by extrapolation to mastectomy it behooves us to consider carefully the potential benefit of PMRT in node negative patients without over-treating. In re...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
The data in a node negative situation is lacking /limited but in 1-3 positive node, pec fascia involvement was associated with high risk of recurrence even when surgeon excised muscle with negative margin.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11395242Plus Danish study did allow pec fascia involvement ...