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In general, when a surgeon plans on removing, by open surgery, a rare neuroendocrine tumor in the abdominal area it may certainly result in an active cancer cell traveling within or remaining in the body. that is why chemo may be an adjunct?
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Yes. The decision on chemo before or after surgery often depends on the type of cancer, where it is found and studies on the material removed. If the type of cancer and no evidence was found it had or could extend beyond the organ where it was found, it may not be used. It is a complex decision based on experience with other similar cases.
Answered 7/29/2022
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