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How many years can it take for the cancer to grow to 6mm with symptoms? my father was diagnosed in jan, and gone mid-february.

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

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Depends: It depends on what cancer it is and where it is; some are very aggressive.

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Answered 5/12/2015

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A member asked:

How many years can it take for the cancer to grow to 6mm with symptoms? my father was diagnosed in jan, and gone mid-february.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Ho answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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