For a patient s/p laryngectomy with positive margins, would you start radiotherapy 6 weeks s/p surgery if there is a delay in concurrent chemotherapy?

Would you wait for chemotherapy and consider accelerated RT (BID Fridays)?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

The question is a bit challenging without understanding the reason why the patient is suited for XRT but not chemo. My best guesses would be a concurrent infection or PS issues, possibly due to deconditioning after a hard surgery.However, part of the decision would involve when it is anticipated tha...

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For a patient s/p laryngectomy with positive margins, would you start radiotherapy 6 weeks s/p surgery if there is a delay in concurrent chemotherapy?

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