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The liver is the most frequent site for colorectal cancers to spread (metastasized). Here, treatments may slow the spread of cancer and even prolong survival. Cure is very rare.
When cancer has spread, surgery to remove or bypass obstructions in the intestine may be performed. In these...
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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 »
By Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D., Health Expert
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 serious... Read more »
By Phyllis Johnson, Health Expert
Scientists have found genetic changes in colon cancer cells says a New York Times article. If you have a relative with colon cancer, this story... Read more »
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Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon; Rectal cancer; Cancer - rectum; Adenocarcinoma - colon; Colon - adenocarcinomaTreatmentTreatment... 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... Read more »
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Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon; Rectal cancer; Cancer - rectum; Adenocarcinoma - colon; Colon - adenocarcinomaSymptomsMany cases... Read more »
By Todd Eisner, Health Expert
1. I have ulcerative colitis, how often do I need to have a colonoscopy? There are essentially two reasons to do a colonoscopy in patients with... 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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and ScreeningColon and rectal cancers can be detected early using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can find precancerous... 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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ChemotherapyChemotherapy Drugs and RegimensSeven drugs are currently approved for colorectal cancer chemotherapy:5-fluorouracil (5-FU, Adrucil),... Read more »
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ReferencesBotteri E, Iodice S, Bagnardi V, Raimondi S, Lowenfels AB, Maisonneuve P. Smoking and colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis. JAMA. 2008 Dec... Read more »
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Follow-up TestingThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) sets guidelines for follow-up testing to detect recurring cancer after the... Read more »
By Craig Stoltz, Health Expert
A shrewdly designed study adds support to the idea that vitamin D may play a role in breast and colon cancer risk reduction. The study has... Read more »
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Prevention The danger from polyps is that most cases of colon cancer spring from these growths. You can lower your chances of developing cancerous... Read more »