10 Treatments for Melanoma

5. Adjuvant Therapy

After a surgical procedure has already been completed to remove the tumor and the surrounding tissues, the radiation oncologist may suggest that the patient undergo adjuvant therapy. This can be especially beneficial when the patient has a high chance of reoccurrence, which it can decrease the chances of, buy may not necessarily prolong the patient’s life. This can be used as a form of radiation of chemotherapy, with its top priority being to ensure that there are no rapidly growing cancer cells remaining in the area after the surgery.