When is it too early for Radiotherapy for Dupuytren's disease?

Radiotherapy is very effective for early progressive Dupuytren's disease, but there is such a thing as giving the radiotherapy too early. Dr Richard Shaffer discusses the appropriate stage to consider radiotherapy and what to do if it is too early.
You can find further information from Dr Shaffer at the following links:
What to do if it is too early for Radiotherapy for Dupuytren's disease - www.dupuytrens...
Radiotherapy for Dupuytren's Disease - www.dupuytrens...
Radiotherapy for Ledderhose Disease - www.dupuytrens...
Patient Stories - www.dupuytrens...
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[@gaywatton1753]

Very useful information. Thank you

[@chrisbehnke3956]

Very helpful. Measuring and recording will help us understand what if any progression there is in our DD. Appreciate your interview. Chris

[@robertpadalino2558]

Great information but what if you are early and not progressing. What is the harm in getting RT now to ensure it does not progress and you can put it behind you ridding yourself of any initial discomfort? Thanks.

[@quadqopter4770]

hey Robert I'm with you, Dr Shaffer nailed me when he said "I've had this nodule 2 weeks and it hurts" why not RT now? I'm sure this is due to the most successful past practices, meaning, they've done the early early treatments and have been less successful? curious how yours faired? Maybe British Dupuytrens-Society could answer that maybe too?