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How frequently would chemotherapy and radiotherapy be given together?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Occasionally: When the benefits justify the increased toxicity of both given together. Some examples include stage 3 non small cell lung cancer, limited stage small cell lung cancer, locally advanced head and neck cancer, stage 3 rectal cancer, and glioblastoma (brain cancer). There are other situations when the treating doc may feel that the benefit outweights toxicity and do the combo.

Answered 6/13/2014

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