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A member asked:
My dad is 61 years old. he has brain cancer 3rd stage. is radiation enough for him or chemo is also needed?
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Hard to say: I think you must be guided by what his doctors discuss with you. They know the specific type of tumor and its location and will be better to advise you on this.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Grade 3?: I assume you mean grade 3. So i agree, it depends on the type.
Answered 12/13/2012
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Maybe: Assuming you mean a "grade 3" brain tumor, depending upon the specific subtype, radiation is the minimum treatment recommended. Certain subtypes respond to chemotherapy and if your dad is healthy enough, he may be a candidate. The decision to use chemotherapy depends upon multiple factors as there are risks/ benefits that need to be discussed between an oncologist and your father.
Answered 12/13/2012
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