We could not demonstrate any difference in outcome in breast cancer patients with 1-3 positive axillary lymph node metastases with or without periclavicular lymph node irradiation. In addition, patients with PCLNI did not complain about higher rates of late toxicities. However, patients with ECS, which may predict for locoregional failure, may benefit from adjuvant periclavicular irradiation.
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