What dose and fractionation do you use for palliative radiotherapy of GI carcinoid tumor metastatic to spine/bone?
Are carcinoid tumors of the GI tract more or less radiosensitive than typical solid tumors?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
With all metastatic neuroendocrine tumors, given the generally good life expectancy (as compared to more common metastatic GI carcinoma), all therapy must be aligned to provide maximal local control and minimize side effects or other potential therapeutic options.
While historically felt ...