2192-2193 / 2351
Window for response evaluation,
when acute inflammatory reactions
subside and before long-term soft tissue
damage is maximal
Yom SS
et al
. Am.J.Clin.Oncol. 2005;28:385-92.
Dilemma: early diagnostics less reliable
Early
Salvage
Acute
effect
Late
effect
s
4 wks
3 mos
End of RT
8 wks
Time Window Response Evaluation
Salvage Surgery