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Head and Neck Cancers • Radiation Oncology
When starting HN radiation, which start day do you prefer to add most value to the treatment course?
Would you rather postpone treatment start to the following week if unable to accommodate your preferred start day?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Not sure there is really strong data on the preferred day to start. With a 35 conventional fraction HN plan, starting on a Monday ends on a Friday (assuming no holidays or missed treatments). With the same assumptions, starting on a Tuesday ends on a Monday, etc. So personally, haven't been dogmatic...
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Monday
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Radiation Oncologist at Mercy Clinic Radiation Oncology
Get ahead of tumor growth.
Get ahead of tumor growth.