Need staging: A colonic cancer 'attached to aorta' means is no longer localized , will need palliative surgical removal if possible to prevent obstruction , chemotherapy rectal tumors additional radiotherapy. . Contained tumor is contained or confirmed to with in the bowel wall had excellent prognosis even cure, by surgery post o p chemotherapy.
Answered 5/27/2018
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Unresectable: Unfortunately, the aorta is a major blood vessel, and if the tumor is invading the aorta, it is probably unresectable. The best treatment options are chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy.
Answered 8/7/2018
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