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Re: wanting guidance on ADT/RT

Frank,

Isn't 66 Gy considered less than optimal these days? Most literature now recommends >70 Gy and preferably >75Gy with IMRT / IGRT.

I may be wrong here so would like to hear some more opinions considering that I may undergo RT in about 2 months.

AllTime

Re: wanting guidance on ADT/RT

66 grey for palliation. 70 to 74 grey for curative intent.
best wishes
john

Re: wanting guidance on ADT/RT

John,
I think you meant salvage not palliative. Salvage is done with curative intent too, after a prostatectomy, but is not the primary treatment. They use a little less for salvage because they only need to kill a few remaining cancer cells and not "cook" the whole prostate.

Re: wanting guidance on ADT/RT

Agree Frank, will have to lift my game.
best wishes
john

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