Would you rather start radiation for Stage III NSCLC in the middle of a chemotherapy cycle or wait for the 2nd cycle if it could not be started on cycle 1 day 1?   

While we all strive to provide streamlined multidisciplinary care, it may not always be possible to start at the same time. I usually discuss this with my collaborating radiation oncology physician. I usually like to time the radiation on D1 for logistical reasons. RT treatments for stage 3 disease ...