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For palliation of gastric bleeding due to malignancy, is a G-tube a contraindication for RT?

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Radiation Oncology · UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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I would not change my approach because of a G-tube and I base my dose/fractionation largely on performance status. This recent systematic review is helpful and highlights that a low BED regimen is typically adequate for effective palliation (Tey et al., PMID 28445941).

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