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What are the best radiation therapy options for a young adult with 3 brain metastases from myeloid sarcoma that hasn’t responded well to intrathecal therapy?

Specifically, what dose and treatment volumes are recommended?
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Radiation Oncology · University of Arizona
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The prognosis for young adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) experiencing a Central Nervous System (CNS) relapse is generally poor, with most studies reporting a 5-year overall survival rate of ~11%, indicating a very grim prognosis due to the aggressive nature of CNS involvement in AML.

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