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Colon cancer stage 2, pt 65y/o. had 1 + mass, multiple benign polops. all of the colon was removed. is chemo recommended? no matastatas noted.

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Dr. Herbert Hoover answered

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No chemo needed: There is no evidence that chemotherapy benefits patients with stage 2 colon cancer. It is often given, however. There might be a reason to give it if the cancer was obstructing or perforated as that can worsen the likelihood for cure with surgical resection alone.

Answered 3/17/2014

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