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Do you continue to obtain dedicated imaging of the spine after palliative radiation for epidural disease or cord compression?
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Radiation Oncology · Michigan Healthcare Professionals, PC
If palliative, I do not routinely get imaging after treatment.
The best way to know if it has worked is if the symptoms stabilize or resolve. Imaging is reserved for when a patient has worsening or return of symptoms.
If oligometastatic and treating to higher dose/ablating, would consider imaging af...