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What are your current recommendations for treatment of symptomatic splenomegaly in the setting of myelofibrosis when splenectomy is not an option?
Is there a preferred low dose splenic irradiation regimine?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I use low dose, typically 50cGy per fraction for 4-6 fractions, done in 2 fractions per week; need to check platelets each week during course.
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