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  1. ‚Ä¢ For tumors near the anus, radiation therapy followed by surgery may allow sphincter function to be preserved. 
  2. ‚Ä¢ Adding postoperative radiation and chemotherapy will reduce pelvic recurrences and improve chances of
  3.   survival (there is 25 to 30 percent chance of local recurrence with this stage).
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