Rectal Cancer

Rectal cancer

Asked for Male, 68 Years

I have a rectal cancer surgery last month stage 1 t2 pno pmx shall i worry about recurrence

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Dr. Malhar Patel

Radiation Oncologist 14 yrs exp Ahmedabad

Risk of recurrence is less but always there. You need regular follow up with oncologist.

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Regular follow up with oncologist.

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