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When starting HN radiation, which start day do you prefer to add most value to the treatment course?

Would you rather postpone treatment start to the following week if unable to accommodate your preferred start day?
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When starting HN radiation, which start day do you prefer to add most value to the treatment course?

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Radiation Oncology · Moffitt Cancer Center
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Not sure there is really strong data on the preferred day to start. With a 35 conventional fraction HN plan, starting on a Monday ends on a Friday (assuming no holidays or missed treatments). With the same assumptions, starting on a Tuesday ends on a Monday, etc. So personally, haven't been dogmatic...

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Radiation Oncology · University of Florida
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Monday

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