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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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Dr. John Munshower answered

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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.

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Answered 7/3/2014

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A member asked:

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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Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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