What margins (CTV and PTV) do you use for palliation when using Quad Shot regimen?
And does this differ by site (e.g. gyn vs head and neck)?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Since this is palliation and generally used for patients with limited longevity, there shouldn’t be a need for a CTV expansion for quad shot. You may use your typical location specific expansion, keeping in mind the particular needs of the patient - their ability to remain immobile and recreat...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I love quad shot, and of course, reading QuadShot News. But when it comes to margins, I’ll share a story that’s worth a thousand words - and a textbook chapter that would otherwise put us to sleep.
A demented patient with widely metastatic H&N ca, whose wife refused chemo, was once ...
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Radiation Oncologist at Angelhaven LLC Similar story in an elderly GEJ adenoCA case hospi...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Nothing should change based on intent, except for the omission of CTV.
ICRU fundamentals apply to curative and non-curative treatment. Contour a GTV (+/- CTV depending on intent), then add a PTV for set up error/motion. This applies to all palliation with visible tumor - doesn’t matter ...
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Radiation Oncologist at University of Missouri at Columbia, Ellis Fischel Cancer Cener Yes, agree, this is basic for palliation. Generous...