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What is the earliest you would start postmastectomy radiation after adjuvant chemotherapy for a patient with breast cancer?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

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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Radiation Oncology · University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center

Wait for drug elimination if cytotoxic (5.5 half-lives).

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