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Would you consider radiotherapy for unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma in an asymptomatic patient?
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Radiation Oncology · University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
The standard of care is palliative chemotherapy + potential Ipi/Nivo now that there is that option. Radiation should be reserved for consolidation or palliation for symptomatic sites of disease or progression. Radiation should be done using hypofractionated approach, with dose per fraction exceeding...