How long after surgery for a keloid can you wait to treat with post-operative radiation before the treatment becomes ineffective?
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Radiation Oncology · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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...