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Advantages and disadvantages of skin XRT

Non-invasive approach Avoiding surgical mobility, scarring, need for reconstruction Used when surgical margins are difficult to achieve (morbidity, cosmesis) Used when generous margins are required eg. inapparent tumour extensions Improved cosmesis in flaps / grafts Protracted course of treatment Delayed healing Acute and late toxicity Radiation induced in-field malignancy Limited re-irradiation options Post XRT skin / tissue scarring challenging for surgeons