• 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

  • Radiation Oncologist
  • Kissimmee, FL

Local control should be > 95%

  • Interventional Radiologist
  • Riverside, CT

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.

Copyrights © 2021 by TODAY'S NURSE. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy