Would you consider modifying T&O fractionation during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What dose/fractionation would you recommend?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
We have been using 7gy x 4 instead of 5 fraction regimen in the past. A 2 fraction regimen showed lower local control in comparison to 4 fractions in the IAEA randomized trial.
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Radiation Oncologist at Creighton University Medical Center Or use 8 Gy x 3 and spinal (not gen) anesthesia.
Radiation Oncologist at UAB Department of Radiation Oncology We have been using 8Gyx3, twice a week for many ye...
Radiation Oncologist at Creighton University Medical Center I trained with the "inventor" of 8 Gy x 3: if one ...
Radiation Oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center For a T&R patient who has gotten 7 Gy x 2 and ...
Radiation Oncologist at Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network Two options:
outpatient 7 Gy in two separate frac...
Radiation Oncologist at Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network It's important EQ2 dose to HRCTV is around 85 Gy a...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I too have been faced with this dilemma as we attempt to lessen patient, staff exposure and consolidate and minimize resources such as our anesthesia and equipment we typically use for these procedures. While my experience has always been with 5 fractions, I am grateful for attending the ASTRO plena...
Or use 8 Gy x 3 and spinal (not gen) anesthesia.
We have been using 8Gyx3, twice a week for many ye...
I trained with the "inventor" of 8 Gy x 3: if one ...
For a T&R patient who has gotten 7 Gy x 2 and ...
Two options: outpatient 7 Gy in two separate frac...
It's important EQ2 dose to HRCTV is around 85 Gy a...