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Astrid Botty

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Surgery · 2021 - Present Surgical Oncology, Surgery
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2022 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published May 12, 2025
Breast Cancer Screenings & Older Patients

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Recent Publications


High risk surveillance MRI may not be necessary in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers over 70 years old.

Journal Article Breast Cancer Res Treat · June 2025 BACKGROUND: The risk of developing breast cancer up to age 80 for women with BRCA1/2 mutations is approximately 69-72%. The risk estimates, however, become labile in the later years of life. Many older BRCA1/2 mutation carriers who have not developed breas ... Full text Link to item Cite

Risk Stratification for Sentinel Lymph Node Positivity in Older Women With Early-Stage Estrogen Receptor-Positive/Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Neu-Negative Invasive Breast Cancer.

Journal Article JCO Clin Cancer Inform · March 2025 PURPOSE: Guidelines recommend omission of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) for axillary staging in select patients age 70 years and older with early-stage estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 neu-negative (HER2-) inva ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Howard University, College of Medicine · 2014 M.D.
University of Florida · 2006 B.S.