“Can radiation treatment reduce the size of a tumor?”
A tumor was discovered in my breast and my doctors are sending me for radiation therapy. Can radiation therapy effectively be used to reduce the size of the tumor?
2 Answers
RadiologistRadiationTherapy
Yes. It is usually employed in conjunction with Chemotherapy (referred to as neo- adjuvant if given prior to surgery).
Yes, in some type of breast tumors radiation therapy is effective.
