What is your approach to extremity STS (G2-3) after an initial unplanned (non-oncologic) surgery who is planned for oncologic re-excision?
When do you offer preop RT (50Gy) before the re-excision? When do you offer post-op RT after the re-excision?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I, too, usually offer pre-operative radiation therapy in these cases with plans for re-resection by our sarcoma surgeons. I am generally a proponent of neoadjuvant therapy as the volumes are smaller, there is less confusion of the field in need of treatment, the dose is less, and, as I see patients ...
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Radiation Oncologist at Lafayette Radiation Center Well said.
Radiation Oncologist at Anderson Regional Cancer Center If you elect to do neoadjuvant RT after initial re...
Radiation Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic Typically use neoadjuvant dose of 50 Gy.
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
With a grade 2-3 STS following a non-oncologic resection, our preference is to consider pre-operative RT. These cases may not have had a pre-operative MRI prior to first resection, so we obtain this and use it to help with treatment planning. However re-resection (with imaging prior) followed by pos...
Well said.
If you elect to do neoadjuvant RT after initial re...
Typically use neoadjuvant dose of 50 Gy.