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2017-07-20 05:49:33
Oncologist suggest me to go on Chemo,radiation therapy. I had orthopedic oration 1 year back and there are 2 metallic rod , on in hand and one in leg. Does these metallic rod can have any impact on chemo or radiation therapy. Please suggest.
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Orthopedic implant will not affect  Radiation

Answered2017-07-20 06:12:32

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Dear practo user, orthopedic implant don't have any effect of radiotherapy unless the radiation therapy is given in that area.

Answered2017-07-20 06:10:02

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