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Helo doctors. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2 two months ago and she had surgery to remove one breast. Then they did some tests and she is advised to undergo further treatment chemo or radiation. How long is it safe for her to stay without starting the treatment?
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Ideally she should start her treatment as soon as surgical wound is healed. Any delay in treatment may reduce overall effectiveness to cure cancer.
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No, you have to follow your doctor strictly.
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Dear lybrate-user, The chemo and/or radiation should be started once she is fit. Usually we keep an interval between 2 to 4 weeks from surgery to start the further treatment. Further delay can increase the chances of recurrence.
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