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What dose would you use to treat an unresectable axillary breast cancer recurrence in a patient who has not previously received radiation therapy?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

I usually treat GTV node between 60-66 Gy based on volume of disease at the time of treatment ( some get upfront systemic treatment to downsize and make disease resectable and final dose is based on residual disease size )

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Radiation Oncology · University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

I usually take the nodes if unresectable to 60-66 Gy as well, respecting brachial plexus tolerance. if a candidate for chemotherapy we try to downsize the disease and often we try concurrent chemotherapy as a radiation sensitzer.

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