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How do you approach treatment of an unresectable sacral chordoma?

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Radiation Oncology · University of Florida

Definitive RT, preferably with protons.

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Radiation Oncology · Loma Linda University Health

Agree. Definitive RT with protons.

79.2 Gy (RBE) in 44 fractions to GTV.

50.4 Gy (RBE) in 28 fractions to CTV.

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Radiation Oncology · The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

As stated, definitive-intent RT. Evidence is strongest for protons, though SBRT is also a consideration. The available data are reviewed here: Konieczkowski et al., 32147017.

Outcomes for unresected chordomas are actually quite promising when treated at experienced centers—e.g., Kabolizadeh et al., P...

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