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Would you recommend post mastectomy radiation for a low grade adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast resected with negative margins?

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Radiation Oncology · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Generally not. I would consider it if the tumor were exceptionally large relative to breast size and probably would offer XRT if it were ulcerating the skin; otherwise, surgery with negative margins provides adequate local control, and the incidence of nodal involvement with ACC is very low.

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