Woman notified she has malignant growth on her uterus requiring surgery. She wants to know about further treatment after surgery. Physician replies that will be determined after the surgery. What information is the physician hoping to obtain from the surgery to determine the need for further treatment?
Answer:
The surgeon will inspect the pelvic region and the area around the uterus for the signs of metastasis of the cancer during the surgery. Surgeon will also remove the lymph nodes for biopsy tests. It will helps to determine the stages of the cancer and the need for further treatment like radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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