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Stage 2/3 rectal cancer, 60-yr m patient, chemo+radiation, ok to have surgery to remove mass 2 weeks after treatment?
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That depends: On your overall health and status post treatment. Often, the surgeon will request you to be medically cleared which needs to be done by your internist or PCP, and involves a Physical exam, and possible blood work with an EKG and Chest Xray to see if you are medically stable to undergo the operation. Best wishes.
Answered 7/3/2014
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