Is there a role for adj RT in a pleomorphic dermal sarcoma after WLE?

If there were negative margins, what other factors would you consider to add adjuvant RT? Size of the tumor or depth of invasion?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

Adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) should be considered for pleomorphic dermal sarcoma on a case-by-case basis. There is no clear data to support the use or omission of radiotherapy in this disease, but we base our clinical decision-making on three factors: Estimated local recurrence risk Morbidity of t...

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Radiation Oncologist at Baylor Scott & White Health
Thank you for this insightful response, Dr. @Kalba...

Radiation Oncologist at Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston)
Just saw a case in the skin of the posterior neck,...

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