Radiology – MCQ 18 – Radiotherapy for Wilms tumour

The ideal timing of radiotherapy for Wilms tumour after surgery is:
A. Within 10 days
B. Within 2 weeks
C. Within 3 weeks
D. Any time after surgery

Correct answer : A. Within 10 days

Radiotherapy is to be started within 10 days. Delay in starting radiotherapy for Wilm’s tumour can result in an increase in relapse rate.