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ESMO Breast 2024 | Debating radiation therapy after pathological complete response in breast cancer

Icro Meattini • 16 May 2024
ESMO Breast 2024
Breast Cancer

Icro Meattini, MD, University of Florence, Florence, Italy, discusses the controversy surrounding radiation therapy after pathological complete response (pCR) following primary systemic therapy. Recent studies present conflicting data, with some supporting radiation therapy after pCR and others opposing it. This debate highlights the need for further discussion and expert insights.

This interview took place at the 2024 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Breast Cancer Annual Congress in Berlin, Germany.

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