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Breast Cancer
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Radiation Oncology
Would you recommend MRI post surgery and pre-irradiation for patients with extensive DCIS and close margins and how would it impact your management?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
MRI post-op may be hard to interpret. Favor mammogram especially if had microcalcifications pre-surgery, it makes sure they are all removed.
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