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Hematologic Malignancies • Radiation Oncology • Neuro-Oncology • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology • Medical Oncology
What are the best radiation therapy options for a young adult with 3 brain metastases from myeloid sarcoma that hasn’t responded well to intrathecal therapy?
Specifically, what dose and treatment volumes are recommended?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
The prognosis for young adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) experiencing a Central Nervous System (CNS) relapse is generally poor, with most studies reporting a 5-year overall survival rate of ~11%, indicating a very grim prognosis due to the aggressive nature of CNS involvement in AML.The prec...
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