Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
When reviewing the CBCT for a prostate case, I first look at the PTV. I make adjustments as necessary. Then, I look at the rectum. If anteriorly, it approximates what it looked like at simulation, I proceed with treatment. If it appears substantially off, I may consider having the patient come down ...
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Radiation Oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey We usually replan if the difference in body contou...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Not a GU specialist but we frequently encounter this issue in H&N where body contour changes are more pronounced due to weight loss. If there is any question, run a verification plan using the existing plan with new body contour from CBCT. Dosi can density override such that any contour gain bec...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I agree with Dr. @Parikh. I haven't come across a case yet where I have replanned a prostate cancer patient due to changes in body habitus, but that is because they generally maintain a stable weight. I have done so for a number of other cancer types. I do look when I review each CBCT because it cou...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Thank you everyone for your input and expertise. This was the first prostate patient I have had to replan due to body change. The patient started developing covid-like symptoms the day we were to start him. His treatment ended up being delayed and interestingly enough, he decided to get in shape for...
We usually replan if the difference in body contou...