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I had surgery about 3 months ago for colon cancer. I need to get the colostomy fixed in 4 months. The  surgeon said I must take chemotherapy pills first. From what I have read, chemo is not very useful and just makes you sick. I told the surgeon I would take it, and I took it today. But I am thinking maybe I should just say I am taking it. I would rather die than have terrible side effects. I know that chemo is poison. Colon cancer, if localized, is cured 90% of the time by surgery. Thanks! ... View more
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