There are several advantages to pre-op RT. For example, the target is much better defined pre-op, and normal tissue exposure can be minimized compared to post-op RT. However, treatment fields should be constructed to minimize the risk of RT-related post-op complications including delayed wound heali...

What a great idea to do pre-op. I have never considered doing this on purpose. On occasion, it has happened because of timing issues.  If you can do rapid turnaround when seeing patients (consult-sim-treat in the morning) and then refer out for surgery, can do reduced field size compared to po...