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For a stage iii-c colon cancer, can the chemotherapy considered curable? and is the chemo given for 6 months regional or systemic?
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Yes: Stage iii-c colon cancer has a high chance of coming back due to the number of lymph nodes involved. That being said, there is a fighting chance of preventing recurrence with chemo so yes, it is still potentially curable. Chemo is usually systemic, a combo such as folfox (5fu, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin). Best to you.
Answered 11/6/2013
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