I would find a way, MAKE a way.... I've had to do some supercropping on one of my autos for the very same reason and at about the same age as yours is... it didn't bother her at all. If this was my grow, I'd try it with just one of those stems and see what the reaction is... if she's fine in a day or two or three, go for it... you don't want your colas burning up!!
Good luck!