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What is the preferred dose and fractionation regimen for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the thumb?

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Radiation Oncology · UCLA Medical Center

No level-1 evidence likely exists for this relatively rare scenario, so common oncologic sense applies here:

  • If appendage-conserving wide local excision (WLE) can be offered, do it.
  • Post-surgical adjuvant RT is indicated if surgical pathology shows high-risk features for loco-regional recurrence: i...

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Radiation Oncology · Mountain Radiation Oncology

Depending upon the tumor size and local anatomy, hypofractionated (40 Gy in 8 Fxs) electronic brachytherapy could be considered.

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