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Radiation therapy kills malignant tumor cells by breaking them apart.
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How does radiation threapy treat malignant tumors?
it kills tumor cells by breaking them apart
Two methods used to treat malignant tumors?
Chemotherapy and surgical removal.
Radiation may help malignant melanoma patients in what stage of the disease?
Radiation therapy is typically used for malignant melanoma patients in later stages of the disease (stage III or IV). It may be used to shrink tumors, relieve symptoms, or treat specific areas of metastasis.
Do Malignant brain tumors have borders?
Malignant brain tumors do not have distinct borders
Using certain types of drugs and chemicals to treat malignant tumors is called chemotherapy?
Yes, that is correct.
Do malignant tumors grow at a slower rate than benign tumors?
Malignant tumors typically grow faster than benign tumors.
How does the growth rate of malignant tumors compare to that of benign tumors?
Malignant tumors grow faster and are more aggressive than benign tumors.
What is the most common treatment method for malignant tumors?
a combination of surgery and chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy (in about 55% of cases)
Which types of tumors are often removed by surgery?
Malignant tumors
Do Malignant brain tumors spread?
It is highly unusual for malignant brain tumors to spread beyond the central nervous system
What are the antigenic properties of malignant tumors versus benign tumors?
Malignant tumors tend to have higher levels of antigenicity compared to benign tumors. Malignant tumors often express tumor-specific antigens, which can be recognized by the immune system and trigger an immune response. This increased antigenicity is due to the presence of mutated and abnormal proteins on the surface of malignant cells.
When is radiation used to treat retinoblastoma?
Radiation therapy is often used for treatment of large tumors when preservation of sight is possible.
