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When giving concurrent chemoradiation therapy, is it important that the infusion be prior to RT as opposed to after RT?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

Radiobiological data suggest better cell kill when cisplatin is given before RT and then given after (1.7x vs. 1.2x) and similarly when delivered daily vs when delivered weekly. In practice, for that reason, we do it before RT and early in the week (Monday or Tuesday). The ongoing cervix OUTBACK tri...

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