How do you approach selection of dose and fractionation for definitive treatment of localized skin cancers?
With so many choices listed in NCCN guidelines ranging from 2-7 weeks, what considerations factor into your decision making?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I presume the question applies to non melanoma skin cancers, i.e. basal cell or squamous. These lesions were frequently treated with RT years ago before the advent of Mohs surgical techniques but are now seldom seen in RT departments. Too bad, because in my experience, relatively short courses of RT...
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Radiation Oncologist at Berkshire Medical Center Dr. @Leonard Prosnitz, I have generally prescribed...
Radiation Oncologist at Duke University Medical Center Generally the 95 or 90% line. When using electrons...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Consider more fractionated radiotherapy for larger target volumes and patients with longer life expectancy and potential for late sequelae of treatment.
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Radiation Oncologist at Northeast Oklahoma Cancer Center We see a large number of these cases in my practic...
Dr. @Leonard Prosnitz, I have generally prescribed...
Generally the 95 or 90% line. When using electrons...