Regional Lymph Node Radiation Is Not the Main Risk Factor for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema: Stop Chasing Radiation Doses, Fractionation or Techniques-Focus on Axillary Surgery De-escalation or Prevention.

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

Based on FABREC, we do offer hypofractionation after reconstruction and focus on plan quality with dose homogeneity and very selective use of bolus. RT CHARM will further clarify. LV bypass helps to reduce lymphedema risk and we don’t change fractionation based on that. Conroy, Cancer Network 2023