Questions and Answers
What is required for an individual to undergo major surgery?
Acceptable performance status and organ function, especially cardiac and pulmonary
What is a disadvantage of cancer surgery?
The need to remove normal tissue along with malignant tissue
What is essential for optimal treatment planning in cancer cases?
Combination and careful timing of surgery along with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and other novel therapeutic approaches
What does cancer surgery provide in terms of diagnosis?
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What is a drawback of cancer surgery when the cancer is localized?
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