Colorectal Cancer End Stage Symptoms
- Colon and Rectal Cancers - Treatment for Metastasized Colorectal Cancer
- Highlights
- 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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Colorectal Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention The best defense against colorectal cancer is regular screening. Screening tests are designed to find benign polyps (precancerous growths)... Read more »
Colorectal Cancer
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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End-stage kidney disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
End-stage kidney disease is the complete, or almost complete failure of the kidneys to function. The main function of the kidneys is to remove wastes... Read more »
End-stage Renal Disease
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Colorectal polyps
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Intestinal polyps; Polyps - colorectal; Adenomatous polyps; Hyperplastic polyps; Villous adenomasPreventionThe following is recommended to reduce the... Read more »
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