What factors must be considered when determining the use of radiotherapy for the cancer patient?
What will be an ideal response?
The tumor must be surrounded by normal tissue that can tolerate radiation. The tumor must not be widely spread; if it has spread, radiation may be used as a palliative form of treatment. The tumor must be moderately sensitive to radiation.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).