How long after initiation of steroids do you typically recommend waiting prior to delivering radiation therapy for spinal cord compression?

This is an interesting question. Because the role of steroids in spinal cord compression has evolved over the last few years (less daily high dose use 96mg or greater), its overall role in MSCC is under scrutiny. Unless, there is a soft tissue mass causing the ESCC, or, where steroids are needed for...

I don’t specifically wait a certain amount of time. The patient presents to the ER with cord compression they are usually started on dexamethasone. By the time all the consultants are seen, ER physician, neurosurgery, and Rad Onc then simulated for RT it’s at least 6-8 hours often more. More importa...

I would wait at least 6 hours, preferably 12 hours