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2022-08-26 14:36:48
My mother has Limited stage small cell carcinoma lung.. She's 67.. How many cycles of chemo will be given? Can you tell me approximately please.. 1st cycle that was 3 days has been given.. And now radiation will start after 2 weeks.. In how many months the treatment will finish? Approximately? Please reply 🙏
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3 cycle of chemotherapy than radiation therapy. Radiation therapy duration is 6 week

Answered2022-08-26 16:04:32

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