This question seems deceptively straightforward, but it is anything but straightforward. There are two major issues here: the first is what does "active infection" mean? The second is "why is radiotherapy being considered"? With respect to the infection issue, does the questioner mean an active i...

Radiation is not contraindicated in the setting of active infection. Often, the presence of active tumor PREVENTS healing of any infection in the proximity of these tumors; and by treating the patient's tumor, healing can be expedited. I am not aware of studies looking at this; but one of my persona...