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How successful is radiation therapy?

My grandmother is undergoing radiation therapy for her Stage II Breast Cancer. What's the success rate of radiation therapy for cancer in this stage?

2 Answers

Local control should be > 95%
Depending on the nature of the tumor and staging, radiation may be quite effective. Treatment is tailored to the individual patient and best addressed by the oncologist.
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