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Do you treat radiation-induced sarcomas similarly to de novo sarcomas?

How does grade, margin status, and previous radiation dose factor into the recommendation?
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Radiation Oncology · Cleveland Clinic Florida
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I take into consideration the prior treatment factors for the radiation-associated sarcoma. For instance, dose, area of recurrence, prior method of radiation (IMRT, 3D, external vs brachytherapy).

In many instances, radiation-associated sarcomas are high grade, but irrespective of grade, are often m...

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