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Is metastic colon cancer spread to liver treatable?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Yes: NOT "curable" but definitely treatable...Direct perfusion anti-neoplastic drugs for one approach and possible immune therapy on the "horizon" ...A positive attitude is necessary and helpful.. METASTATIC .CANCER IS A CHRONIC DISEASE!

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 7/15/2019

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