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Breast Cancer • Radiation Oncology
What is the earliest you would start postmastectomy radiation after adjuvant chemotherapy for a patient with breast cancer?
Any concern for increased risk of radiation recall?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Depends on the chemo regimen.
If on 3/4 weekly chemo then wait for 3-4 weeks before starting RT but if on weekly chemo (taxol), then have done sooner also.
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Wait for drug elimination if cytotoxic (5.5 half-lives).