Practice of radiation therapy for anal cancer in Austria —a survey on behalf of the Austrian radiation oncology society gastrointestinal tumor group (ÖGRO-GIT)

ConclusionWe found a  high rate of agreement between the centers and concordance with major guidelines. PET-CT, routine HIV testing, and biopsies of suspicious LN seem underrepresented. The largest controversy regarding target volumes concerns inclusion of the common iliac nodes. Prescribed doses are generally in line with the recommendations or higher. OAR delineation, dose constraints, supportive care, and treatment of early anal cancer represent areas for further standardization.
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research