Do you treat radiation-induced sarcomas similarly to de novo sarcomas?
How does grade, margin status, and previous radiation dose factor into the recommendation?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I take into consideration the prior treatment factors for the radiation-associated sarcoma. For instance, dose, area of recurrence, prior method of radiation (IMRT, 3D, external vs brachytherapy).
In many instances, radiation-associated sarcomas are high grade, but irrespective of grade, are ...