Is there a role for adjuvant RT in a pleomorphic dermal sarcoma after WLE?

If there were negative margins, what other factors would you consider to add adjuvant RT? Size of the tumor or depth of invasion?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

Adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) should be considered for pleomorphic dermal sarcoma on a case-by-case basis. There is no clear data to support the use or omission of radiotherapy in this disease, but we base our clinical decision-making on three factors: Estimated local recurrence risk Morbidity of tre...

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Radiation Oncologist at Baylor Scott & White Health
Thank you for this insightful response, Dr. @Kalba...

Radiation Oncologist at Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston)
Just saw a case in the skin of the posterior neck,...

Radiation Oncologist at Nuclear Oncology
Thank you. If seen prior to definite surgery (i.e....

Radiation Oncologist at The Toledo Clinic
Thank you, very helpful.

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