What is the maximum time you would allow between simulation/treatment planning MRI and delivered treatment for stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases?
How do the number of lesions treated and histology affect your decision making?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
All efforts should be taken to have the patient treated as early as possible after simulation. If a delay is inevitable, up to 7 days is acceptable in most situations. However, for patients with melanoma, due to risk of hemorrhage and potential aggressive progression, the delay should be shorter. Pa...