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Review
. 1997 Sep;84(9):881-4.

[Radiation-induced sarcoma]

[Article in French]
M M Melhouf  1 , N Amrani, J B Dubois
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  • PMID: 9435810
Review

[Radiation-induced sarcoma]

[Article in French]
M M Melhouf et al. Bull Cancer. 1997 Sep.

Abstract

Based upon the literature, we discuss epidemiological, histopathological, clinical and treatment aspects of postirradiation sarcomas. The risk of postirradiation sarcoma is very low and negligible in comparison with the beneficial effect of radiotherapy, and it should not be a major factor influencing treatment decision in patients with cancer. The radical surgical approach of postirradiation sarcoma is the treatment which offers the best chance for cure.

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