Carcinoma detected: Chemo,radiaton thrpy

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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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Dr. Mukul Roy

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Orthopedic implant will not affect Radiation

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Dr. Jagdish Shinde Radiation Oncologist 11 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jagdish Shinde

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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.

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