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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:04 am    Post subject: how long after surgery does radiation start Reply with quote
hello all. my brother had surgery 2 weeks ago for GBM. just wondering how soon till they start radiation. what is the standard time before radiation starts after surgery. i have heard of taking chemo before radiation starts also. what is the standard time after surgery for chemo also
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ennis
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:23 am    Post subject: Re: how long after surgery does radiation start Reply with quote
I am not sure what the standard time before radiation and chemo starts. I suspect it depends on appointment availability etc. my grandson started radiation and chemo together approx 5 weeks after his operation,but that is here in the uk.Jim will probably know if there is a standard.
I know how you are feeling,you just want everything done immediately and not give the tumour any time to start growing,at least thats how I felt.I am sure the medical people wont leave your brother longer than necessary.
the waiting game seems to be the nature of the beast.
good luck to you and your famly at this stressful time
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:56 pm    Post subject: Re: how long after surgery does radiation start Reply with quote
Standard time is about a month. The doctors need to wait until swelling has subsided.

My son started his about 5 weeks after surgery, as well.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:10 pm    Post subject: Re: how long after surgery does radiation start Reply with quote
I started my radiation about 6 weeks after surgery but only because 4 weeks would be in the middle of the Christmas-New Year season. But it is about one month depending on how fast the person recovers from the surgery.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:36 pm    Post subject: Re: how long after surgery does radiation start Reply with quote
thanku to everyone who replied to my query.
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