Table 1. CALLER Toolbox update on references and strength of recommendation.
CALLER Toolbox tool | 2015 strength of recommendation | 2018 strength of recommendation | Resource intensiveness* | Updated references |
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Preoperative diagnostic imaging should include full-field digital mammography and supplementary imaging to include ultrasound as needed | Strong-moderate | Similar | Moderate | (13-21) |
Minimally invasive breast biopsy (MIBB) for breast cancer diagnosis | Strong | Similar | Low | – |
Multidisciplinary discussions to include radiology, pathology, surgery, and radiation and medical oncology | Strong-moderate | Similar | Low | (12,22-31) |
For nonpalpable breast lesions, the use of radioactive seeds, intraoperative US, or wire localization to direct lesion excision is recommended | Strong | Similar | Moderate | (32-42) |
Oncoplastic techniques can reduce the need for reoperation in anatomically suitable patients | Strong-moderate | Strong | Moderate | (3,43-60) |
Specimen orientation of 3 or more margins | Strong | Similar | Low | (61-68) |
Specimen radiograph with surgeon intraoperative review | Strong | Similar | Low | (13,14,69-74) |
Consider cavity shave margins in patients with T2 or greater tumor size or TI with extensive intraductal carcinoma (EIC) | Strong-moderate | Strong | Low | (75-77) |
Intraoperative pathology assessment of lumpectomy margins may help decrease re-excision when feasible | Strong-moderate | Strong | Highest | (69,78-90) |
Compliance with the SSO-ASTRO margin guideline to not routinely re-operate for close margins with no tumor on ink in patients with invasive cancer | Strong-moderate | Strong | Low | (4,5,8,11,91-106) |
*, resource intensiveness to adopt if system not already in place.