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I am 59 and had a total hysterectomy for uterine cancer incl lymph node dissection. after pathology results the oncologist said that there's no more cancer.do i need to go for radiation, i know it can damage good cells and my immune system?
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Limited information: All details matter and the plan that was set up prior to surgery needs to be followed as giving you the best chance for a cure. Your concerns are legitimate otherwise and should be reconciled in detail with your medical oncologist, surgeon and radiation oncologist.
Answered 2/27/2021
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