How do you explain the risks and benefits of palliative radiation therapy to patients with fungating breast masses?  

Patients are understandably concerned about the risks and benefits of radiation to an oozing, bleeding, and ulcerated breast.



Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
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Radiation Oncologist at Naval Medical Center San Diego
I have a patient with only fungating chest wall re...
Radiation Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic
I've administered this treatment three times in ce...
Radiation Oncologist at Naval Medical Center San Diego
Thank you!
Radiation Oncologist at NYHQ
Usually, following palliative radiation, the tumor...
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