NCUK Virtual Patient Handbook

When is chemotherapy used? Chemotherapy is often the first line treatment of choice for “poorly diffe carcinomas (NEC) of any primary site. This is because chemotherapy control of rapidly growing cancers, possibly even resulting in tumour s chemotherapy medication, or you experience side-effects that may be may be suggested. CAUTION : high-grade cancers, like NECs, can start to re-grow again However if shrinkage or at least good control has been achieved durin months or more), other options of care, including surgery may be cons Should re-growth occur on stopping chemotherapy - it may be re-start you. Though not a first choice of treatment, chemotherapy may also be use

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