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Alan, 40 has bowel cancer, told mon, probably spread to liver & lymph nodes, told 2 fear worst. is there any hope? any trials? what is the survival %?
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There is hope: There are a multitude of systemic and liver based therapies that can treat bowel cancer both in the eu and us. . Survival is a function of will, tumor biology and cancer physician resources/expertise. Shun those who don't think outside the box.
Answered 11/11/2015
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