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My mom had liver op to remove aggressive cancer. 3 mths later she must go for same op same place as it is back and the one place they suppose to close is leaking thus causing her swelling and pain. is this not negligence ?
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Not necessarily: Recurrence of cancer is a common occurrence. If you have concerns, first thing to do would be get a second opinion from a cancer doctor, depending on the type of cancer. Wish you and your mother good health!
Answered 7/4/2020
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