A colon resection is a surgical procedure that removes part or all of the large intestine. This may be necessary in the treatment of some... Read more »
1. I have ulcerative colitis, how often do I need to have a colonoscopy? There are essentially two reasons to do a colonoscopy in... Read more »
Scientists have found genetic changes in colon cancer cells says a New York Times article. If you have a relative with colon cancer, this... Read more »
When you are dealing with a serious medical issue such as colon cancer, you are probably dealing with a lot of challenging situations.... Read more »
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for Metastasized Colorectal CancerThe liver is the most frequent site for colorectal cancers to spread (metastasized). Here, treatments may slow the... Read more »
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A diagnosis of cancer will lead to staging and other tests to help determine the outlook and the appropriate treatments. Treatment for colorectal... Read more »
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RadiationRadiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells that might remain after an operation or to shrink large tumors before an operation so... Read more »
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SurgeryIn the earliest stages of colorectal cancer (stage 0 and some stage I cases) polyps can be removed during a colonoscopy in a procedure called... Read more »
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Radiation TreatmentRadiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells that might remain after an operation or to shrink large tumors before an... Read more »