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Radiation Oncology
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Melanoma/Skin Cancer
What is the role of radiation therapy in a patient with diffuse cutaneous melanoma metastases who cannot tolerate systemic therapy?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
The role of radiation therapy in diffuse cutaneous melanoma is palliative.
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