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Are Chemotherapy And Radiation Done At The Same Time For Rectal Cancer?
My 67 year old female cousin, diagnosed with rectal cancer, just beginning chemo and radiation. Second opinion doctor ordered an MRI that shows one lymph node affected.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019
Hi,
It may also be used after surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells. Both approaches have worked to treat this disease. Chemotherapy is often given at the same time as radiation therapy, called chemoradiation therapy, to increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy.
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Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
It may also be used after surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells. Both approaches have worked to treat this disease. Chemotherapy is often given at the same time as radiation therapy, called chemoradiation therapy, to increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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