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Options other than apr for recurrent anal cancer? tumor came back in same place after nigro protocol. is another chemo or combination of chemo an option before apr. i have several major health issues that make surgery/recovery risky?

Q: options other than apr for recurrent anal cancer? tumor came back in same place after nigro protocol. is another chemo or combination of chemo an option before apr. i have several major health issues that make surgery/recovery risky?

: Chemo may depend on the genetic markers in you tumor. Discuss with chemo team.

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Chemo may depend on the genetic markers in you tumor. Discuss with chemo team.

Answered 8/8/2023

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A member asked:

Options other than apr for recurrent anal cancer? tumor came back in same place after nigro protocol. is another chemo or combination of chemo an option before apr. i have several major health issues that make surgery/recovery risky?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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