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How is the radiation therapy treatment schedule and amount of radiation per treatment determined?

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LeonardFarberMD (Physician - Oncology - Radiation (Verified) ) - 01 / 31 / 2012

Radiation therapy treatment schedules and the doses delivered per treatment vary depending on the intent to treat (definitive or curative intent versus palliative intent), the tumor type (breast, prostate, lung, etc), a patient's overall condition, and the accessibility of patient to receive radiation treatment. Furthermore, centers with more state-of-the-art equipment can offer different treatment options because of the capability of the technology. There are treatment guidelines within the radiation community, as well. We encourage patients to do their homework, know that often times there are multiple treatment options available (even if the first place they go to doesn't have them), and to even call some of our patients who have completed treatment for other opinions.

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