• Typically how long does it take for radiation therapy to work?

We are considering radiation therapy for my husband who has been detected with first stage cancerous growth in his nose. How long will the radiation therapy ideally take to start showing a positive impact for something like this?

3 Answers

  • Radiologist
  • Odessa, Florida

2 weeks after completion of treatment.

  • Radiologist
  • West Columbia, South Carolina

It's variable depending on patient and cell type....days to weeks...

  • Radiologist
  • San Francisco, CA

Almost immediately, few days at most.

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