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My last chemo infusion is August 13. I’m to receive radiation daily x 4 weeks after chemo. How soon does radiation start ?

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July 6, 2025
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Thank you Janet 💕

July 6, 2025
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For breast cancer patients, radiation therapy typically begins 3-4 weeks after chemotherapy is completed. This timing allows for the patient's body to recover from the effects of chemotherapy before beginning radiation treatment.

July 6, 2025

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