Debulking

Written By: Admin | Published : April 22, 2013 5:50 PM IST

In some cancers a significant part or most of a tumour is removed with surgery prior to radiotherapy or chemotherapy. This procedure is called debulking. It makes radiation or chemotherapy more effective and helps relieve certain symptoms caused by the tumour mass.

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