- Features of postmastectomy radiotherapy.
| Survey questions and response(s) | n (%) |
|---|---|
| The following is an indication for PMRT in my practice* | |
| T3N0 | 20 (83.3) |
| T3N1 | 24 (100) |
| T4N any | 24 (100) |
| T1-T2N1 | 21 (87.5) |
| High-risk node negative | 13 (54.2) |
| Other | 2 (8.3) |
| PMRT volumes* | |
| Chest wall only unless its N+ | 14 (58.3) |
| Chest wall and regional nodes always | 5 (20.8) |
| Chest wall and regional nodes for any T4 | 11 (45.8) |
| Chest wall +/- regional nodes for high-risk node negative | 9 (37.5) |
| Bolus placement | |
| Always, every day, removed only for skin intolerance | 2 (8.3) |
| Always, half of the course | 14 (58.3) |
| For T4 only, everyday | 1 (4.2) |
| For T4 only, half of the course | 6 (25) |
| Other | 1 (4.2) |
| The following is an indication for scar boost after mastectomy | |
| Close or positive margin | 13 (54.2) |
| I boost all patients | 1 (4.2) |
| None | 5 (20.8) |
↵* Multiple responses allowed PMRT: postmastectomy radiotherapy. T: tumor, N: node