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If cancer recurrence would i get chemotherapy and radiation again?
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Not usually: Because the radition is used to its "maximally tolerated dose" the first time. However, if longer, and longer time has passed, the question can be re-visited. Once most tumors recur, wile there may be response, and symptom relief, there is precious few cures, if any.
Answered 8/20/2012
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