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When to start chemotherapy after surgery

2018-05-02 13:01:26
Done with the Mastectomy surgery ..HER-2 positive..  when we can start chemotherapy? Is there any time limit. E.g. Within 30 days.
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Atleast after 3weeks of surgery, chemo can be started.

Answered2018-05-11 15:16:15

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After chemo. Because it is her 2 positive. Need more information about histopathology.

Answered2018-05-10 09:28:57

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Sooner , better it is!

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