Rheumatology

Breast Cancer

Questions discussed in this category

Is active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) a contraindication to hypofractionated breast irradiation?

How does a diagnosis of active RA inform your treatment approach for patients with breast cancer, if at all?

Would you avoid radiation in a patient with breast cancer with active skin lupus?

In a patient with early stage breast cancer that would otherwise require radiation, would you recommend treatment if the patient has active skin lupus...

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How do you counsel an early stage breast cancer patient with lupus regarding decisions on radiation?

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Is hypofractionation ever appropriate in women with early stage breast cancer and latent lupus who have never experienced skin symptoms in their lifetime?

Do you always stick with a conventional fracionation, or in some cases, are you comfortable hypofractionating? Do you ever use a wait and see approach...

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Do you consider APBI a reasonable alternative to mastectomy for women with early stage breast cancer and collagen vascular diseases?

Do you put more weight on specific CVDs such as scleroderma as contraindications for any RT?

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How do you manage patients with early stage breast cancer with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and collagen vascular disorders?

Do you have any concern for increased toxicity when you treat a patient with radiation therapy who has an autoimmune disorder? (hypofractiationation v...

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