What CTV expansion volumes would you recommend for a large, unresectable, symptomatic desmoid tumor of the neck?

Would you use general sarcoma expansions or would smaller expansions like the ones in head and neck would be reasonable?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

I would be generous. 2 cm. I’m heavily influenced by "don’t miss and don’t underdose". I appreciate the risk of collateral damage and follow my patients indefinitely, now up to 42 years.😳 I’m acutely aware of the major complications I’ve caused and the recurrences I ...

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