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In light of the improved outcomes seen in patients receiving IO +/- olaparib, what role, if any, do you think pelvic radiation still plays in the management of patients with advanced endometrial cancer?

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In your opinion, what is now the role of radiation therapy in locally advanced endometrial cancer?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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The study included a wide spectrum of patients including advance stage with residual disease or recurrent with or without residual disease. Prior RT when indicated was allowed and about 40% had RT as part of care.

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Gynecologic Oncology · UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
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The standard of care for metastatic endometrial cancer is systemic therapy with chemotherapy and now with or without immunotherapy. The role of radiation therapy may be individualized to a patient's specific clinical situation for improved "local" control.

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Gynecologic Oncology · University of Iowa
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Following the final overall survival results from GOG 258 which failed to show a survival benefit with adjuvant chemoradiotherapy vs chemotherapy alone, pelvic radiation in the upfront management of patients with advanced endometrial cancer should not be used routinely. In a subsequent exploratory a...

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