Review:
Surgery For Cancer
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Surgery for cancer is a common treatment option in which a surgeon removes all or part of a cancerous tumor or tissue to eliminate cancer cells.
Key Features
- Removal of cancerous tumor or tissue
- Local treatment option
- May be curative or palliative
Pros
- Can be curative if cancer is localized
- May improve quality of life by reducing symptoms
- Can provide definitive diagnosis through biopsy
Cons
- Risk of complications such as infection or bleeding
- Does not guarantee complete removal of all cancer cells
- Recovery time can be lengthy