For lymphoma, how long after chemotherapy can you wait to start consolidative radiation therapy?
In situations when we are waiting for insurance clearance or due to other logistical reasons.
1 Answer
Mednet MemberInvited Expert
Radiation Oncology · Duke University Medical Center
Answered on
My general practice is to have patients return 3 weeks after their last cycle of chemotherapy with labs and post-treatment imaging and then proceed with consolidation RT. Depending on the complexity of planning, I am generally starting RT ~4-5 weeks after their last cycle of chemotherapy. This is co...
Join for free or sign in to see the full answer