Is NF1 an absolute contraindication to intracranial radiation in pediatric gliomas?
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Radiation Oncology · Southwest Florida Proton Center
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I would consider a relative but not absolute contraindication. While we try to avoid radiation for NF1 patients with intracranial brain tumors because they tend to be more indolent, more responsive to systemic therapy and patients have pre-existing neurocognitive issues, radiation is sometimes the b...
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