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How many missed fractions will you allow for a definitive lung CRT before recommending treatment on the weekend?

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Radiation Oncology · UCLA Medical Center

The clinical scenario posted in this question is not rare, since patient compliance or machine issues could result in missing fractions (i.e. treatment break) as originally planned & scheduled in a conventionally fractionated radiotherapy course (including definitive lung CRT that typically aims to ...

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Radiation Oncology · Mayo Clinic

Very complete answer by Dr. @Dr. First Last. There's an older paper from @Dr. First Last and the RTOG that looks at this: PMID 15927409. This would suggest there is some detriment to extending treatment time, though it wasn't a slam dunk here. I would say we also now need to be cognizant of our role...

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