A member asked:

Hi docs, is it true that radiation or bypass surgery are good treatments for cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Yes......No: Radiation therapy (in any of its possible versions) is a very important part of therapy for many cancers, be it by itself or as part of a combo with surgery and/or chemo. Bypass surgery does not treat cancer, it just helps manage symptoms caused by it (I'm assuming you mean bypassing an obstruction caused by cancer, not gastric bypass or coronary bypass!)

Answered 6/28/2014

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