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Idc surgeon says there can be quite a few problems with patients that have ra if they have radiation.i read this is controversial.what's your opinion?

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Radiation where?: This may affect some medication for RA and some for osteoporosis which is common with ra. Uncertain in what context this is in.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Reza Shirazi answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

Yes/No: Radiation is not an absolute contraindication in the setting of ra. It is at best a relative contraindication. The severity of RA will be taken into consideration by your radiation oncologist when making a recommendation.

Answered 3/30/2016

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