Colon Cancer With Peritoneal Metastasis
- Colon and Rectal Cancers - Treatment for Metastasized Colorectal Cancer
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors and Prevention
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis and Screening
Treatment for Metastasized Colorectal Cancer
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.
Surgery
When cancer has spread, surgery to remove or bypass obstructions in the intestine may be performed. In these circumstances, surgery is considered palliative in that it may improve symptoms but will not lead to cure. In rare cases, metastatic colon cancer may be cured...
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Breast Cancer Metastasis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Metastasis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Metastatic cancer; Cancer metastases References Lippman SM, Hong WK. Cancer prevention. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine.... Read more »
Peritonitis: secondary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Secondary peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal... Read more »
Peritoneal fluid analysis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Normal Values What abnormal results mean Bile-stained fluid may mean you have a gallbladder or liver problem. Bloody fluid... Read more »
Colon cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Colon, or colorectal, cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon).Other types of cancer can affect... Read more »
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