For lymphoma, how long after chemotherapy can you wait to start consolidative radiation therapy?

In situations when we are waiting for insurance clearance or due to other logistical reasons.

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

My general practice is to have patients return 3 weeks after their last cycle of chemotherapy with labs and post-treatment imaging and then proceed with consolidation RT. Depending on the complexity of planning, I am generally starting RT ~4-5 weeks after their last cycle of chemotherapy. This is co...

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