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Hi doctors, can you tell me what is residue left on the brain after radiation for stage 3 astrocytoma?
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Astrocytoma: There is no "residue" left from radiation therapy what is more likely be described is "residual" tumor still present after treatment. That residual tumor would be closely followed for any potential growth and could need further treatment.
Answered 4/10/2014
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