Study summary
Proton therapy controlled about three quarters of chordomas at 5 years
77%local control at 5 years
What was tested
A pooled look at proton beam therapy for chordoma of the skull base and spine.
What they found
- Local control was 92% at 2 years, 77% at 5 years and 71% at 7 years.
What it means
Supports high-dose proton therapy, usually after surgery, as a standard approach.
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