About Radiation Induced Angiosarcoma
Key Highlights
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Multidisciplinary management led by a radiation oncologist familiar with late radiation effects.Focus on achieving complete surgical resection, which offers the best chance for cure.Personalized treatment planning based on tumor location, size, and patient history.Critical role in palliative care to manage symptoms and improve quality of life for advanced cases.
Who is this surgery for?
- Confirmed diagnosis of angiosarcoma via biopsy in a previously irradiated field.
- Development of new skin lesions (e.g., purplish nodules, plaques, or bruise-like areas) in an area of prior radiation therapy.
- As an adjuvant therapy following surgery if margins are positive or close.
- For palliative management of pain, bleeding, or ulceration in unresectable or metastatic disease.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive review of the patient's original cancer history and radiation therapy records.
- Multidisciplinary tumor board discussion involving surgical, medical, and radiation oncology.
- Imaging studies (MRI, CT, or PET-CT) to determine the extent of the disease.
- Complete blood work and cardiac evaluation to assess fitness for potential surgery or systemic therapy.
- Detailed patient counseling on the aggressive nature of the disease and the treatment plan.
Risks & possible complications
- High risk of local recurrence even after aggressive treatment.
- Potential for metastasis to lungs, bones, or liver.
- Surgical risks include infection, poor wound healing (common in irradiated tissue), and lymphedema.
- If radiation is used, risks of skin toxicity, fibrosis, and damage to underlying organs.
- Side effects from systemic chemotherapy if included in the treatment regimen.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Post-surgical recovery focuses on wound care and monitoring for signs of infection or poor healing.
- Regular follow-up appointments every 3-6 months for the first few years to monitor for recurrence.
- Physical therapy may be recommended to manage lymphedema or improve mobility.
- Emotional and psychological support is crucial due to the challenging nature of this secondary cancer.
- Long-term surveillance with periodic imaging as advised by the oncology team.
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Typical hospital stay: 5-10 days
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Expected recovery time: 4-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering radiation induced angiosarcoma in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with radiation oncology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform radiation induced angiosarcoma. MediFyr helps you compare radiation oncologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for radiation induced angiosarcoma compare across other countries where we have data.
A 72-year-old retired fisherman from Jaffa...
A 72-year-old retired fisherman from Jaffa presented with inoperable liver metastases from colorectal cancer. Dr. Bar Orian implemented stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in five fractions. The patient, who lived alone and had limited Hebrew proficiency, showed remarkable tumor regression at 3-month follow-up with minimal side effects.
Radiation Oncologists for Radiation Induced Angiosarcoma
Explore experienced radiation oncologists who regularly perform radiation induced angiosarcoma and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.
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Liv Hospital Ankara
- 17 Years Experience
- Radiation Oncologist
Liv Hospital Ankara