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Is it safe for a surgeon to postpone uterine stage ii cancer surgery?

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Dr. Cynthia Anderson
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Radiation Oncology 22 years experience
It depends: As long as the surgery is done in a few weeks, it should be ok. What is the reason for the delay? If the delay is b/c the patient needs to undergo more testing, then it is better to complete the testing before undergoing surgery.
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