diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/implant.dm b/code/modules/surgery/implant.dm
index a3b7ec2d908..35a30674e3e 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/implant.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/implant.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@
 	name = "Cavity Implant/Removal"
 	steps = list(/datum/surgery_step/generic/cut_open,/datum/surgery_step/generic/clamp_bleeders, /datum/surgery_step/generic/retract_skin, /datum/surgery_step/open_encased/saw,
 	/datum/surgery_step/open_encased/retract, /datum/surgery_step/cavity/make_space,/datum/surgery_step/cavity/place_item,/datum/surgery_step/cavity/close_space,/datum/surgery_step/open_encased/close,/datum/surgery_step/glue_bone, /datum/surgery_step/set_bone,/datum/surgery_step/finish_bone,/datum/surgery_step/generic/cauterize)
-	can_cancel = 0
 	possible_locs = list("chest","head")