What is the treatment process and potential side effects of "brain capping" in
the treatment of small cell carcinoma?

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Request for Question Clarification by crabcakes-ga on 13 Jan 2004 11:17 PST

Hi nickp42555,

Are you referring to lung cancer? Can you tell me a bit more about
exactly what you are seeking?
Thank you,
crabcakes-ga

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Clarification of Question by nickp42555-ga on 14 Jan 2004 08:25 PST

The cancer in question was in the chest and neck.  It has been treated
with chemo and radiation but there seems to be a small tumor remaining
in the chest.  The plan is to remove the small tumor and then to do a
"brain capping" radiation treatment which is intended to "protect"
against a quick return of the cancer.  I want to understand both the
process of treatment and the potential results of the treatment both
negative and positive.
Thanks