Consolidative radiation in partial responders/unresectable/recurrent disease after first-line/salvage chemotherapy in poor-risk nonseminomatous germ cell tumor prolongs survival: A new paradigm?

The role of radiotherapy (RT) in partial radiographic response (PR)/unresectable has not been evaluated earlier in nonseminomatous germ cell tumor (NSGCT). Can the PR/unresectable be treated with consolidation RT instead of surgery? This approach will allow avoidance of surgical morbidity and be an additional tool for treatment. We report a series of five cases with poor prognosis NSGCT, who were treated with consolidation RT after PR/un-resectable disease and complete serum marker decline. The median survival of these patients was 52 months (range 21-112 months).
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