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Sigmoid colon cancer

2018-06-01 16:50:24
Pet scan shows sigmoid colon cancer which spread to liver and other tissues.please verify pet scan report and share the method of treatment.And is there any risk to life and is it curable ? Please provide advice as patient became weak after knowing this and not having any food.please provide survival rate by seeing the report.
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Since it is stage 4 disease,will need palliative chemotherapy.. consult nearest Medical oncologist

Answered2018-06-03 22:10:58

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It is stage 4 colon cancer.. palliative chemotherapy would be the treatment of choice!

Answered2018-06-01 18:39:16

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