During a treatment meeting on an oncology unit, the nurse learns that a patient is scheduled for chemotherapy before surgery. What are the purposes for this patient to receive chemotherapy at this specific time?

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Chemotherapy before surgery, known as neoadjuvant chemotherapy, is often used to shrink the tumor, making it easier to remove surgically.

During a Treatment Meeting on an Oncology Unit, the Nurse