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Adjuvant chemotherapy for stage II colon cancer may lower the risk of the cancer coming back, but is also associated with potentially serious side effects. To learn more about adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer, talk with your doctor about the stage of your cancer, your medical history, your overall health, and the risks and benefits of adjuvant treatment, including the potential side effects.