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Should 4 Gy x 5 be the standard of care for spinal cord compression in patients with poor prognosis?

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Radiation Oncology · Michigan Healthcare Professionals, PC

Wow, so this question was asked in 2016 and nobody has taken a whack at it.

30 Gy in 10 fx has been the long-standing standard dose for SCC in most countries for just about ever. This has not been compared to other doses until more recently. 30/10 works well, is relatively short (2 weeks), and utili...

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