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What Does Stage 4 Of Cancer Mean?
my mom just had surgery to remove a large adenocarcinoma from her rectum and also her rectum. during surgery it was found that the cancer had spread to her tailbone and coxxysix. it was explained to us that it is considered stage 4. Radiation and chemo are being suggested in approx 4 - 6 weeks depending on her healing time. What does all this mean?
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have adenocarcinoma. But your cancer is spread to the bone. So distant metastasis is considered as stage 4 cancer.
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy is required for stage 4 adenocarcinoma of rectum. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have adenocarcinoma. But your cancer is spread to the bone. So distant metastasis is considered as stage 4 cancer.
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy is required for stage 4 adenocarcinoma of rectum. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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