Is there a role for definitive radiation in a patient with vaginal melanoma who is not a surgical candidate?

Topics: Radiation Oncology • Gynecologic Cancers • Vaginal Cancer

What fields would you cover and how much dose would you boost to the primary?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

Yes, for local control and preventing symptomatology. I use a combination of EBRT and brachy, with the type of brachy based on the response to EBRT. Some patients do have a complete response, although the risk of distant metastasis is very high.

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