Is APBI appropriate for patients with rare tumor histology (mucinous, medullary, or tubular) if they meet all other suitability criteria?

Topics: Breast Cancer • Radiation Oncology

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

If phenotype right then it is tubular and mutinous are ER positive low grade tumor and are good candidates for APBI.

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