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How effective is radiation therapy for treating lung cancer?

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Depends: Radiation is one method of treating lung cancer, and is effective if the lesion is small, and peripherally located. Once the lesion is treated, a scar will remain. This needs to be followed, since complete clearance can only be determined by surgical resection.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/2/2017

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