Community Radiation Oncology

How do you approach a patient with ATM mutation with prostate cancer?

Is there a contraindication to radiation therapy for prostate cancer in patients who are carriers of ATM mutation? Would you offer surgery upfront? Hypofractionation vs standard fraction?

1 Answer

Mednet MemberInvited Expert

Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

Answered on

This is a good guide for a radiation oncologist suggesting no contraindication to RT, with a possible small increase in second cancer (most data based on breast cancer).

Join for free or sign in to see the full answer