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Colon, infiltratng mod. diff. adenocarcna, ulceration, no lymphovasc. invasn. intestinal type enteric, distal sigmoid mass. ok to delay surgery to feb?

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Colon cancer: I would advocate having the procedure done as soon as technically possible waiting weeks is generally ok but not months , unless the delay is to undergo neoadjuvant therapy.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 1/14/2016

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