Skin surface brachytherapy: A survey of contemporary practice patterns.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to define current patterns of care among radiation oncologists who use skin surface brachytherapy for the treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in academic and community settings.

Methods and materials

A 30-question electronic survey was administered to clinician members of the American Brachytherapy Society. The respondents were asked to provide details regarding their clinical practice and their approach to skin surface brachytherapy.

Results

A total of 16 surveys were returned. Among the respondents, aggregate experience varied from 8 to 1800 cases. Most preferred brachytherapy over external beam radiation because of shorter treatment course, conformality of treatment for irregular or

SUBMITTER: Likhacheva AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5413362 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan - Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature