Impact of dose escalation on colostomy-free survival and treatment outcome in squamous cell anal carcinoma

ConclusionDose escalation>  63 Gy (maximum 66.6 Gy) may improve CFS and PFS for certain subgroups, with a concomitant increase in chronic skin toxicities. Modern IMRT seems to be associated with an improvement in OS.
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research