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Age 79, male, colon cancer pt3n1b, surgery finished. chemotherapy or radiotherapy recommended ? or both?

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More info: The molecular and some of the subtle microscopic features must also be considered. Then the odds with and without different modalities can be reviewed. It will be your choice.

Answered 10/19/2016

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