Colon Cancer/chemo

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Expert: - 12/24/2007


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Dear Dr. Nordquist, I am very recently diagnosed, and have not even seen the surgeon yet. I do not know what stage my cancer is, only that there is a tumor that is malignant. My question is: What is the long-term survival, in your experience, of people( stage 2) who forego chemo? Thank -you.

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That not only depends on the stage of the tumor but also on its grade (microscopical picture of the tumor). Of that I do not know anything. When you can inform me on that I'll be more able to do an evaluation of your situation. Besides, if you do not even KNOW your stage yet, what use is there in discussing stage 2. It would be MUCH better to discuss your situation when BOTH grade AND stage of your tumor are KNOWN! Good luck! Sorry about the delay but I have been busy during X-mas!

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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.

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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience with regards to this cancer.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.

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