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Does a delay of 3 months before starting chemo affect the survival statistics in stage 3 colon cancer? 2 lymph nodes involved.
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Yes: Any delay over 56 days has been shown to decrease survival rates.
Answered 12/26/2017
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Possibly: Positive lymph nodes indicate that your cancer has spread. Any delay can be significant.
Answered 1/10/2013
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