A 67-year-old female asked:
can a liver met and a node b treated with nano knife or cyberknife if chemo does not work ? can this provide a cure?
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
Seek Consultation: A consultation with a radiation oncologist will help you address this very important question. It may indeed be possible. in your case. Good luck.
Answered on Jan 15, 2015
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