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Radiation Oncology • Sarcoma
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?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
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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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Yes, yes, and yes! 3 too many words!