A 30-year-old member asked:
What's the expert opinion, could there ever be a cure for cancer?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sandhya Srinivasanswered
Medical Oncology 37 years experience
Stage of cancer: Yes- early stage cancers are cured- mostly by surgery and radiation. Some early stage cancers are treated with surgery and then given preventive chemo and can be cured. There are some advanced cancers such as testicular cancer and lymphoma which are cured with chemotherapy .
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
667 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 37-year-old member asked:
Will cancer ever be cured?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Yes and no: Cancer is not "other", it is the inevitable result of accumulated mutations in our own genes and will eventually arise and kill any multicellular organism that does not die of something else first. However, we now cure 4 out of 6 cancers mostly due to early detection. Fear cancer, but fear it rationally and with knowledge as an advocate for your own health.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 6, 2017
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
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.