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Health Encyclopedia: Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon; Rectal cancer; Cancer - rectum; Adenocarcinoma - colon; Colon - adenocarcinoma
Treatment
Treatment depends partly on the stage of the cancer. In general, treatments may include:
- Surgery (most often a
colectomy ) to remove cancer cells -
Chemotherapy to kill cancer cells -
Radiation therapy to destroy...
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Colon and Rectal Cancers: Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A diagnosis of cancer will lead to staging and other tests to help determine the outlook and the appropriate treatments. Treatment for... Read more »
Individualizing Colon Cancer Therapy
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new model may help doctors predict the risk of a patient's colon cancer returning and also offer insight into the... Read more »
Colon Polyps
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional You should call immediately for advice if you develop rectal bleeding. You also should have routine colon examinations... Read more »
Cancer treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Carcinoma; Malignant tumorTreatmentTreatment varies based on the type of cancer and its stage. The stage of a cancer refers to how... Read more »
Colorectal Cancer
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Kevin Knopf, MD, MPH; Director of Clinical Research, Annapolis Oncology Center and Associate Staff, Johns Hopkins... Read more »
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PJSTreatmentSurgery may be needed to remove polyps that cause long-term problems. Iron supplements help counteract blood... Read more »
Colorectal Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Visit a doctor for regular screenings according to the guidelines. Also, see your doctor if you have any of the signs... Read more »
American Association for Cancer Research Links Cancer and Obesity
By Dr. Frank Varon, Health Expert
At the recent annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, the results of cancer research studying the influence of obesity and... Read more »
Bladder cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder; Urothelial cancerTreatmentTreatment depends on the stage of the cancer, the severity of... Read more »
Bladder Cancer
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The bladder is a hollow, balloon-like organ located behind the pelvic bone and hidden within the pelvis. Cancer is a disease characterized by the... Read more »
Ovarian Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional It is important to check with a doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms Persistent or worsening... Read more »
Metastatic cancer to the lung
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung metastases TreatmentIn most cases, metastatic cancer to the lung is a sign that the cancer has spread into the bloodstream.... Read more »
Lumps in the breasts treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the breast lump.For specific treatment information, see the article on the specific... Read more »
Rectal prolapse repair overview
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Rectal prolapse repair is surgery to fix a rectal prolapse \, in which the last part of the colon (called the rectum) sticks out... Read more »
New Ovarian Cancer Screening
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