Do you recommend adjuvant RT for positive margins of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?
Would you change your management based on location, such as a sensitive area like the groin? What volumes do you recommend? Does age influence your choice?
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Radiation Oncology · The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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The combination of surgery and radiation results in excellent local control for DFSP: Castle et al., PMID 23628134.
Radiation is, of course, likely especially valuable when margins are less than secure. The above paper describes dose and volume considerations.
However, it's a risk/benefit discussion. ...
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Radiation Oncology · University of Florida
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Yes, yes, and yes! 3 too many words!
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