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Radiation Oncology • Sarcoma
What dose would be appropriate for large intra-abdominal or retroperitoneal sarcomas that are unresectable?
Would the histological grade or histology affect the dose? Would you consider dose escalating to the center of the tumor if this would not affect organs at risk in the area?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I think this is a very difficult question to address. If medically inoperable, the nature of the inoperability is essential and the comorbidities would need to be balanced against the potential morbidity of sarcoma progression (and thus grade matters) and treatment. If surgically inopera...
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