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Radiation Oncology
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Melanoma/Skin Cancer
What radiation dose-fractionation regimen would you choose for squamous cell carcinoma of the great toe in a patient who declines surgery?
How would you counsel the patient on wound healing and potential complications in this region?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I've had good results with 35/5 QOD. 36 in 6, 2 fx a week is good, too. There is another similar thread: https://www.themednet.org/question/2647.
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