The role of radiation therapy in the management of primary retroperitoneal sarcoma: a systematic review and clinical practice guidelines from the Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association
Retroperitoneal sarcomas (RPS) are rare malignancies that can be difficult to manage given their large and often irregular size, and tendency to involve critical retroperitoneal structures. While surgery is the cornerstone of treatment, the role of radiation therapy (RT) remains controversial, with differences in practice between centres. Some centres recommend preoperative RT if macroscopically complete resection is thought not to be feasible based on preoperative imaging. Other centres do not generally recommend RT, or recommend RT for specific sub-types such as low grade liposarcoma.
Source: Cancer Treatment Reviews - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Anna Lawless, Deborah Di-Xin Zhou, Joshua McDonough, Helen Lo, Jasmine Mar, Smaro Lazarakis, Iain Ward, Joanna Connor, Stephen R Thompson, David Coker, Andrew Johnston, David E Gyorki, Angela M Hong Tags: Systematic or Meta-analysis Studies Source Type: research
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