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Radiation Oncology
Would you recommend hypofractionated PMRT with a positive deep margin?
How would you dose?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I have used hypofractionated RT in this setting with final boost to area of positive margin equivalent to 60 Gy
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Radiation Oncologist at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Thank you!
Radiation Oncologist at Bismarck Cancer Center
I agree, with a caveat - if the pathology report d...
Radiation Oncologist at Mallory Radiotherapy, PLLC
Dr. @Beriwal, what bolus regimen for the primary a...
Radiation Oncologist at Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
If it’s a deep margin, then may avoid bolus ...
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Thank you!
I agree, with a caveat - if the pathology report d...
Dr. @Beriwal, what bolus regimen for the primary a...
If it’s a deep margin, then may avoid bolus ...