In what circumstances would you offer adjuvant radiation after resection of vulvar mucosal melanoma?
If so, what would your target volumes and doses be? How would you sequence with immunotherapy (eg nivolumab)?
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Radiation Oncology · Allegheny Health Network
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If immunotherapy is indicated, I would start that right away.
I would treat for positive margins or melanoma in situ at the margins using 30/5-6 fx twice a week. Would treat the tumor bed with a 10-15mm margin. I wouldn't treat the groins.
Would also recommend a thorough GYN exam in the OR if not d...
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Only if positive margin after resection.
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