Is it safe to start immunotherapy concurrently with radiation to a bone metastases?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
Retrospective data for palliative RT and immunotherapy doesn’t suggest increased complications with concurrent use
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Radiation Oncology · Florida Cancer Affiliates / The US Oncology Network
Great question!
This depends on the unique clinical situation with respect to dose, fractionation, and field size. Radiation therapy and immunotherapy in partnership may have the capability of delivering a therapeutic effect exceeding the sum of its parts. The possible relationship has now been demo...