Practical radiation oncology for extremity sarcomas.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Soft tissue sarcomas are rare cancers. They should be managed by a multidisciplinary team with experience caring for these diverse malignancies. Local control is frequently achieved with a combination of radiation therapy and surgery. This article reviews the data supporting the role of adjuvant radiotherapy in the care of patients with soft tissue sarcoma and describes the side effects of surgery and radiation therapy. Preoperative radiation therapy increases the risk of wound complication from surgery, but has fewer long-term side effects than postoperative radiation therapy. The timing of radiation therapy can be tailored to each patient.
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Duke Authors
- Brigman, Brian Eugene
- Eward, William Curtis
- Kirsch, David Guy
- Larrier, Nicole A.
- Riedel, Richard Francis
Cited Authors
- Larrier, NA; Kirsch, DG; Riedel, RF; Levinson, H; Eward, WC; Brigman, BE
Published Date
- July 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 22 / 3
Start / End Page
- 433 - 443
PubMed ID
- 23622072
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-5042
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.soc.2013.02.004
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States