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Do you have any recommended techniques or tips for palliative radiation to a digit (e.g. thumb)?

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Radiation Oncology · VA New Jersey Healthcare System - East Orange campus.
In my experience, I find Electrons very useful for palliating pain inafflicted digits of the fingers. Because I have lost a few fingernails in my day as well, losing one is NOT a major component of my planning emphasis because they, fingernails,do come back if the patient lives long enough. Most pat...

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