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Timing of peri-transplant RT
PRE- transplant
Pros:
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Cytoreduction if poor salvage chemo
response
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Less haematological toxicity
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Ensures administration
Cons:
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Higher risk of pneumonitis
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Delay of HD chemo
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Requires good co-ordination
POST- transplant
Pros:
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Less pneumonitis
•
Less GI toxicity / VOD
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No delay in giving HD chemo
Cons:
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More haematological toxicity:
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Irradiating regenerating marrow
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MDS / leukemogenic risk
•
May be delayed or omitted if recovery is
prolonged