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How to treat colorectal cancer causes? Is colon cancer curable?
I am a 20 year old male, my mother has been diagnosed of colorectal cancer in early stage. The doctor has suggested to undergo surgery in order to remove it, followed by chemotherapy. Is this the best treatment for colorectal cancer? Are there any other better options to treat it completely?
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Surgery is the best treatment.
Based on surgical report.
Decision will be taken about chemotherapy or Radiotherapy.
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Go ahead with surgery.
Dont look for alternative therapy for cancer.
It can be harmful as cancer may progress
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surgery and chemo are important parts..
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