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1. I have had an operation to remove a rectal cancer. My surgeon said the margins were clear. What does this mean?
last reviewed: 06.09.2005
2. My father has been told he has bowel cancer and needs surgery. What sort of operation will he have?
last reviewed: 06.09.2005
3. What is a Whipple's operation for cancer of the pancreas?
last reviewed: 24.10.2006
4. I have had a gastrectomy for a stomach cancer. I get terrible dizziness and nausea soon after eating. My GP says it sounds like dumping syndrome. What is this and what can I do to stop it?
last reviewed: 01.06.2006
5. I am going to have an operation to take away cancer in my stomach. Should I have chemotherapy as well?
last reviewed: 19.10.2006
6. I have been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the tonsil. My doctor says I can have either surgery or radiotherapy. Which should I choose?
last reviewed: 01.01.2005
7. I have been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the tongue. My doctor says I can have either surgery or radiotherapy. Which should I choose?
last reviewed: 01.01.2005
8. I have been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the lining of the mouth. My doctor says I can have either surgery or radiotherapy. Which should I choose?
last reviewed: 01.01.2005
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