I have to beg to differ with Mark about "The idea that radiation alone might offer nearly the same statistical survival rates is fairly new relative to the surgical solutions...". When I worked for Siemens Medical Labs (manufacturer of LINACS) back in the 70's it was well known that radiation often offered a total cure. And I also have to ask, were tumors really being resected on a routine basis in 1904? The truth is that surgeons like to cut and radiation oncologists like to irradiate. This is why a multidisciplinary team is essential (along with a tumor board) to consider the maximum efficacy and statistical odds of any treatment protocol.

Comprehensive cancer centers have the most experience with what brings the highest degree of success.