Radiotherapy Controversies in the Radical Treatment of Soft-tissue Sarcomas of the Limb
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Radical treatment of limb soft-tissue sarcomas is typically combination treatment of surgery and radiotherapy. The aim of radical treatment is to achieve excellent local control rates with minimal treatment-related morbidity and adverse effects on the quality of life. This article looks at the use and timing of radiotherapy and associated complications. The arguments for and against neoadjuvant, intraoperative, adjuvant or no radiotherapy will be discussed.
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