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Would you stop hydroxyurea for thrombocytosis in a prostate patient receiving radiation?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

In cervical cancer literature, when hydroxyurea was used with RT as a radiosensitizer, acute side effects were significantly increased, including myelosuppression. I would consider holding it during RT.

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