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Might it be that a a 76 year old afrimight it be that a american man survive colon cancer?
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Yes: There have been enumerable advances in the treatment of colon cancer over the past decade. The surgery to remove the cancer is often safe. In the event that chemotherapy is recommended, the response rates are quite high.
Answered 9/9/2013
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