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Stages Of Throat Cancer

Health Encyclopedia: Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Options By Stages

Surgical Procedures

Surgery is performed in the following circumstances:

The surgical removal of an entire lobe or parts of a lung is the primary treatment for eligible patients in early stages of cancer. Recurrence is high after surgery, although the new tumor is often operable.
Some patients with stage IIIA cancer may also benefit from surgery. The intent at this stage is to extend survival time, rather than cure the disease.
Surgery is not out of the question in rare cases of metastasis when the ...

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