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Sigmoid colon cancer

2017-08-23 18:49:38
Please study biopsy report whuch is attached.Let me know what stage of cancer is this. Advice me is MSI test and chemo needed?
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Follow medical oncologist advise.

Answered2017-10-10 07:09:16

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Generally chemotherapy is not belificial at this stage except high risk factors. High risk factors are obstruction msi instable poorly differentiated when they give. That's the reason for asking for MSI testing

Answered2017-08-25 04:33:02

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Hi Opinion for chemotherapy and staging cannot be complete with above reports alone. MSI testing is necessary too. Please visit with tissue blocks for testing and opinion. Warm regards and best wishes Dr Rakesh Pinninti

Answered2017-08-25 04:03:57

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