“Why is radiation given after surgery?”
I am a 45 year old female. I want to know why is radiation given after surgery?
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RadiologistRadiologist
Radiation is given after surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells, treat inaccessible or residual tumors, prevent local recurrence, and target cancer cells in lymph nodes or distant sites. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!
Radiation is given to kill residual cancer cells in the area after surgery, but is a question for a radiation oncologist.
