Mednet Logo
HomeRadiation OncologyQuestion

What volumes would you treat and what dose constraints do you use for breast and lymphatic re-irradiation?

2
2 Answers
Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Radiation Oncology · Advocate Radiation Oncology

H&N cancer brachial plexus re-irradiation data, “Among patients with a Dmax greater than vs less than 106 Gy, the 1-year cumulative incidence of brachial plexopathy (BPP) was 42% vs 4% P = 0.005. V80 > 1cc (1-yr cumulative incidence BPP 34% vs 4% P = 0.03) and V90 > 0.3cc (32% vs 4%, P = 0.046) asso...

Register or Sign In to see full answer

Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

I have done in a few situations for palliation and favored 1.2 BID to mid-30s limited to the area of residual disease warning patients of the potential risk of plexopathy.

Register or Sign In to see full answer

What volumes would you treat and what dose constraints do you use for breast and lymphatic re-irradiation? | Mednet