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What is your approach to treating inoperable mucosal melanoma of the head and neck region?

What is the preferred dose, fractionation, and role of concurrent chemo?
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Radiation Oncology · University of Florida
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It is often nasal cavity/paranasal sinuses, so 1.2 Gy BID to 74.4 Gy and electively treat the neck. Otherwise 70 Gy/35 fx/30 treatment days SIB.

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