How would you adjust your CTV for a locally advanced rectal cancer case with invasion of the prostate?
Would you cover the entire prostate?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I’m not aware of any “high level” guidance on this specific question. Most cases I see have limited invasion of the peripheral zone of the prostate and/or seminal vesicles. With the assistance of a registered MRI, I contour the gross primary tumor and add at least a 1 cm margin int...
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Radiation Oncologist at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center I would cover the whole prostate in the CTV, perso...
Radiation Oncologist at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Agree! Would be very reasonable to cover the entir...
Radiation Oncologist at Shenandoah Medical Center Very helpful commentary. I have a case of invasion...
I would cover the whole prostate in the CTV, perso...
Agree! Would be very reasonable to cover the entir...
Very helpful commentary. I have a case of invasion...