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How quickly following radiation therapy can they do tests to see if it's working?
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It depends on type o: It depends on type of cancer(Diagnosis). Some Cancers respond faster such as Lymphoma where response can be observed after 1 month of treatment. Solid tumors take 2 to 3 months to show tumor regression on imaging studies. Physical examination can provide early leads of tumor shrinkage or lack of it, over a period of 1 to 2 months after starting radiation.
Answered 9/28/2017
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