Field-based radiotherapy using volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for skin field cancerisation (SFC)–outcomes from 100 consecutive fields
- International Journal of Radiology & Radiation Therapy
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Gerald B. Fogarty, Susan Young, Serigne Lo, James O’Toole, Mark Wanklyn, David Wong, Susan Sinclair, Gavin Gottschalk, Pascale Guitera, Stephen Shumack
Abstract
Skin field cancerisation (SFC) arises from prolonged sun exposure and increases with age, especially in fair skinned individuals. Multiple areas of the skin can be involved, resulting in poor quality of life and cosmesis. Invasive skin cancer can arise causing morbidity and even death.
Keywords
Skin neoplasms, radiotherapy, actinic keratosis, Bowen’s disease, in situ squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, intraepithelial carcinoma, lentigo maligna, melanoma, volumetric modulated arc therapy, intensity modulated radiotherapy, case series, nose, scalp, leg, arm, forehead, back, skin field cancerisation
