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Do you continue to obtain dedicated imaging of the spine after palliative radiation for epidural disease or cord compression?

For example, in a patient with an expected long-term prognosis?
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Radiation Oncology · Michigan Healthcare Professionals, PC
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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...

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