Just in case you actually have to deal with cancer, don't take that too literally. In many cases you cut out the tumor and the tissue associated with the vascular supply of the tumor; THEN you use chemo and/or radiation to ensure that any remaining cancer cells are killed.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw