What radiation dose is appropriate for unresectable spindle cell sarcoma of the spine?
The case in question is a radiation-induced spindle cell sarcoma at the thoracic spine previously treated for a plasmacytoma to a dose of 60 Gy in 30 fractions.
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Radiation Oncology · Massachusetts General Hospital
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First, it is important to note that radiation associated sarcomas are not necessarily more radiation resistant as very early experiments by Herman Suit demonstrated, and more recent series suggest that when necessary local control of RAS benefits from radiation therapy.
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