Topics:
Head and Neck Cancers • Radiation Oncology
What approach do you take to determine dose constraints for SBRT reirradiation of the head and neck?
Do you have formal constraints and evaluate cumulative doses on the composite plan? Do you use traditional constraints but account for repair?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
There is likely no "safe" dose when delivering full-dose SBRT overlapping tissue that previously received 40-70 Gy. The best you can do is make sure the patient understands the risks, that this strategy fits their goals of care, that you've considered all alternatives, and that you approach planning...
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