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Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for breast-conserving therapy requiring radiotherapy?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for breast-conserving therapy requiring radiotherapy?
- Active connective tissue disease involving the skin
- Diffusely positive pathologic margins
- Diffuse suspicious or malignant appearing microcalcifications
- Widespread disease that cannot be incorporated by local excision (correct)
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for breast-conserving therapy requiring radiotherapy?
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for breast-conserving therapy requiring radiotherapy?
- Diffusely positive pathologic margins
- Widespread disease that cannot be incorporated by local excision
- Active connective tissue disease involving the skin
- Diffuse suspicious or malignant appearing microcalcifications (correct)
Which of the following conditions may be considered for prophylactic bilateral mastectomy for risk reduction?
Which of the following conditions may be considered for prophylactic bilateral mastectomy for risk reduction?
- Widespread disease that cannot be incorporated by local excision
- Diffusely positive pathologic margins
- Diffuse suspicious or malignant appearing microcalcifications
- Patients with a known or suspected genetic predisposition to breast cancer (correct)
Which of the following is a relative contraindication for breast-conserving therapy requiring radiotherapy?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication for breast-conserving therapy requiring radiotherapy?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for breast-conserving therapy requiring radiotherapy due to a risk of recurrence or contralateral breast cancer?
Which of the following is a contraindication for breast-conserving therapy requiring radiotherapy due to a risk of recurrence or contralateral breast cancer?
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