Colon cancer: when is surgery needed, and when is chemotherapy needed?

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Dr Daniel Surridge, a colorectal surgeon, explains the cases in which surgery is needed and when chemotherapy is needed in colon cancer treatment.

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Dr Daniel Surridge is a sub-specialist colorectal and robotic surgeon in Gauteng. He heads up the Joburg Colorectal Unit at Netcare Milpark Hospital. He was formerly the head of colorectal surgery at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital which he ran for over seven years, and he has travelled extensively to acquire advanced skills and approaches to colorectal surgery.
9 Feb English South Africa Health & Fitness

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