What are your dose constraints for treating axillary nodal basin in melanoma with 30Gy/5fx?
What are your dose constraints for treating axillary nodal basin in melanoma with the Ballo protocol 30Gy/5fx?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
The original paper treated with AP-PA fields, and the dose to isocenter was 3-6% lower than the prescription dose. Grade 1, 2, and 3 toxicity (edema) were limited - 21%, 19%, and 1%, respectively. Thus, this remains a standard treatment approach, and our directive is as follows:"27 Gy to cover targe...