How would you adjust your CTV for a locally advanced rectal cancer case with invasion of the prostate?
Would you cover the entire prostate?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I’m not aware of any “high level” guidance on this specific question. Most cases I see have limited invasion of the peripheral zone of the prostate and/or seminal vesicles. With the assistance of a registered MRI, I contour the gross primary tumor and add at least a 1 cm margin int...
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Radiation Oncologist at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center I would cover the whole prostate in the CTV, perso...
Radiation Oncologist at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Agree! Would be very reasonable to cover the entir...
I would cover the whole prostate in the CTV, perso...
Agree! Would be very reasonable to cover the entir...