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Colon cancer
Why do we need gap of 6 to 8 weeks between chemo+radiation and the surgery in cancer treatment? Will the chemo tablets continued during that gap?
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Yes a gap of 6-8 weeks is needed between radiation and surgery for healing of radiated tissues. No chemo tabs will not continue in the gap
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For the healing of tissues from effects of chemo. Please consult for further advise
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Dr. Malyadri Paladugu
Surgical Oncologist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Due to radiation oedema ll be there for reducing that ll wait for 4-6 weeks
During this period, chemo therapy not continued if planned for surgery
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