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How effective is chemotherapy?

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It ranges from: Astoundingy beneficial (testis, lymphoma, leukemia. Myeloma, small cell lung) to pretty much worthless ... To any cancer after two lines of treatment, now progressing with weight loss and spending most of the time in bed or chair.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/15/2018

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