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Is radiation therapy recommended after surgery?

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Dr. Reza Shirazi answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

Sometimes: Depending on the type of tumor, extent of disease involvement, surgical margins, etc. Radiation can be used early as planned course or used later as salvage.

Dr Rosen and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/1/2016

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Dr. Jon Wee answered

It depends: It depends on the type of cancer, stage of disease, and the result of surgery. There is no one answer for this question.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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