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Radiation Oncology
Would you offer partial breast radiation to a women who otherwise meets suitability criteria but is not going to receive endocrine therapy?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
6 Gy x 5 APBI or 5.2 Gy x 5 whole breast based on technical suitability.
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