Can SIB technique be used for GBM treatment?

The plans appear so much more conformal. If not, what is the rationale?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

I have done a lot of SIB when treating GBM. I would deliver 5000 cGy in 25 fractions to the T2 abnormality with a 1 cm margin, while simultaneously giving 60 Gy in the same 25 fractions to the T1C+/cavity region with a 1 cm margin. It cuts off a week of treatment that I think patients ap...

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Radiation Oncologist at The Christie Hospital
Thank you for your helpful answer. May i clarif...

Radiation Oncologist at University of Colorado School of Medicine
Yes, most of these patients receiving 45 Gy in 15 ...

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