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ElaineM · 12-14-2011, 08:59 PM

I think some cancer centers prescribe chemo before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor and make it easier for surgeons to get "clear margins". Chemo and radiation are also offered to the patients after surgery to "mop up" any cells that are wandering around looking for places to make trouble.

12-14-2011, 08:59 PM	#4
ElaineM Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,142	Re: Chemo before surgery - anyone do this? I think some cancer centers prescribe chemo before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor and make it easier for surgeons to get "clear margins". Chemo and radiation are also offered to the patients after surgery to "mop up" any cells that are wandering around looking for places to make trouble. __________________ Peace, ElaineM 12 years and counting http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=48247 Lucky 13 !! I hope so !!!!!! http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=52807 14 Year Survivor http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=57053 "You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have." author unknown Shared by a multiple myeloma survivor.