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Is there a threshold absolute neutrophil count for which you would consider holding radiation?

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Radiation Oncology · University of Kansas Health System

I don't have a threshold dose for holding radiation. This decision is based on the etiology of the leukopenia. If the patient is receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy it is usually the chemotherapy causing the issue and I rarely hold radiation even with ANC < 1000. If one were to hold both the chem...

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