Is Proton Beam Radiotherapy Worthwhile in the Management of Angiosarcoma of the Scalp?

In inoperable patients, the management of angiosarcoma of the scalp is challenging. Due to intrinsic, dosimetric and radiobiological properties, proton beam radiotherapy may be an effective and safe option to offer to these difficult-to-cure patients. Here, we report a case of angiosarcoma of the scalp treated successfully with proton beam radiotherapy. Angiosarcoma is a rare malignancy concerning around 2% of soft-tissue sarcomas and 5% of...