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Can you explain what combined modality treatment for breast cancer is?
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Surgery, Chemo-, RT.: Breast cancer is best treated by a combination of the above 3 treatment modalities. Surgery is usually the first line of treatment, either mastectomy or lumpectomy. If a lumpectomy is performed, radiation therapy is always indicated, and sometimes even recommended after mastectomy. Chemotherapy is used to treat some breast cancers, depending upon the stage; this may include a pill and/or IV rx.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Combined Tx: Combined modality refers to treating breast cancer with surgery, chemo and/or radiation.
Answered 10/7/2012
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