• 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

  • Radiologist
  • Winchester, VA

Yes. It is usually employed in conjunction with Chemotherapy (referred to as neo- adjuvant if given prior to surgery).

  • Radiologist
  • BELMONT, MA

Yes, in some type of breast tumors radiation therapy is effective.

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