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Why is chemotherapy sometimes given before cancer surgery?
short by / on Saturday, 3 January, 2026
Doctors may give chemotherapy before surgery, known as neoadjuvant chemotherapy, to shrink tumors, make surgery more effective, and target cancer early. In this video, Dr Lakhan Kashyap, Consultant Medical Oncologist at Manipal Hospitals, Pune, explains how this approach improves outcomes and supports patient-focused, evidence-based cancer care.
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