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Radiation-induced sarcomas Volume 84, issue 9, Septembre 1997

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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.