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How many cycles of radio & chemotherapy
My aunt is diagnosed with stage 3c rectal cancer. She is already operated for the tumour.
Does she need post operative radiotherapy?
How many cycles of radiotherapy and chemotherapy does she need ?
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Yes both chemotherapy and Radiotherapy should be given.. Radiotherapy will be given concurrently withchemo 25 fractions followed by adjuvant chemo 4 to 6 cycles..
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