How long after surgery for a keloid can you wait to treat with post-operative radiation before the treatment becomes ineffective?
Classical teaching is the sooner the better - but there are times that treatment gets delayed or adjustments need to be made after seeing the post-op scar.
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Radiation Oncology · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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The literature has indeed shown "the sooner, the better."
Initial studies looking at this question reported that the most effective time to give adjuvant radiation was within the first 1-2 weeks after excision. However, this treatment window was soon shortened to treatment delivery to be within 72 ho...
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Radiation Oncology · Cancer Care Centers of Brevard
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In PP, I try to treat the same day as surgery, if possible
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