U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 39-year-old member asked:

Could you tell me if tumor and resection went fine why chemo?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sandhya Srinivas
Dr. Sandhya Srinivasanswered
Medical Oncology 37 years experience
To prevent : Even if the tumor is completely removed there may be microscopic cells that may have escaped prior to removal - the goal of chemotherapy is to treat those
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
687 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Andrew Seibert
Dr. Natalie Hodge
Dr. Andrew Seibert and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

Related questions

A 47-year-old member asked:
What are some good ways to remove cancerous tumors besides chemo?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 61-year-old male asked:
Why am I getting chemo (tumor removed)when others with cancer do not?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 31-year-old member asked:
What is the blood test that is used to determine how much a tumor has shrunk during chemo?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 18-year-old female asked:
Would a person be able to attend school or go in public while taking chemo pills or if they have a medulloblastoma tumor?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 38-year-old female asked:
Glioblastoma and its a primal tumor. The va wants to operate again otherwise they will stop chemo. He's already had 1operation and the removed 80%.
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Last updated Jun 6, 2017

Found in:

Cancer›Neoplasms›Chemotherapy

People also asked

9 yrs old has been diagnosed with left thalamic tumor - gbm who iv. He undergone subtotal resection and radio&chemo. Tumor recurrent now and need help?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Can anyone tell me does radiation or chemo actually offer a decent quality of life for the limited life expectancy of a stage 4 glioma brain tumor?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Doing great thru 5th week of radiation and chemo, tumor has shrunk 30% now all of a sudden he is very very ill and hospitalized. What happened?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
How probable is it that chemo and radiation have shrunk a tumor?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
After 1st chemo tlc and platelet went upto 200 and 11000 respectively but afte 1 mth it recovers .. Now it again goes to 4200 & 70000 does tumor start?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.