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What is the role of adjuvant RT for metastatic RCC to the thyroid resected with high-risk features?

How would you take into consideration prior radiation to the lateral neck?
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Radiation Oncology · New Vision University
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There is no established role for adjuvant radiotherapy after thyroidectomy for RCC metastases, even with high-risk features. Most published evidence consists of small retrospective series or case reports. When RT is used, it’s generally for palliation. That said, selected high-risk cases (positive m...

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