Would you stop hydroxyurea for thrombocytosis in a prostate patient receiving radiation?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
In cervical cancer literature, when hydroxyurea was used with RT as a radiosensitizer, acute side effects were significantly increased, including myelosuppression. I would consider holding it during RT.
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Radiation Oncologist at University of Utah For the reasons mentioned by @Sushil Beriwal, I am...
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Radiation Oncologist at Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network Maybe would avoid treating the pelvic nodal region...
For the reasons mentioned by @Sushil Beriwal, I am...
What if the med onc says no stopping the HU? How w...
Maybe would avoid treating the pelvic nodal region...