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How do you manage the elective lymphatics in high risk squamous cell carcinoma of the skin?

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Radiation Oncology · UTMB

For the high risk features mentioned in the question, elective RT to draining nodes and neural pathways should be considered. The acceptable dose/fx for elective RT in SCC is generally 50 Gy in 25 fx (ranges from 45-54 Gy). <1.8-2 Gy/fx is acceptable in dose painted plans. For the nodal fields a goo...

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Radiation Oncology · Beaumont Health System

I agree with above. 50 Gy in 25 fractions is the common fractionation scheme. See UF data. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26391010

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