Possibility of chemoradiation therapy

What does "Possibility of chemoradiation therapy" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Possibility of chemoradiation therapy" refers to the chance or likelihood of using a specific type of cancer treatment. This treatment combines two methods: chemotherapy, which uses drugs to kill cancer cells, and radiation therapy, which uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells. The goal of this combined approach is to increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment. It's often used when cancer is advanced or has come back.

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