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My mom has stage 3 sclc. she just completed chemo and radiation. the dr now wants to do radiation on the brain for prevention.what will he radiate?
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Radiation : Usually the entire brain is targeted through the cranium.
Answered 12/16/2012
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Radiation: The doctor is probably referring to radiation to the entire brain to decrease the risk of the cancer spreading to the central nervous system.
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