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Will Radiotherapy And Chemotherapy Curative Effects Be Known After A Few Months?

I have completed my Radiation therapy for 35 days and for chemo cistapline for Cancer LA on 7 April 2010. My Oncologists say that total effect of cure can be known after 2/3 months and has suggested me for a visit on 28 May 2010. What do you say ?
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
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Hello dear. The effect of treatment can be said only after 8 to 12 weeks of the treatment as in between this period radiation effect persist and can lead to false results. So do not worry and get evaluated after a gap of 2 to 3 months. Hope you understand. Take care
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Will Radiotherapy And Chemotherapy Curative Effects Be Known After A Few Months?

Hello dear. The effect of treatment can be said only after 8 to 12 weeks of the treatment as in between this period radiation effect persist and can lead to false results. So do not worry and get evaluated after a gap of 2 to 3 months. Hope you understand. Take care