Holistic Approach For Colon Cancer
- 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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From Our Sources
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
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 »
Colon cancer: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - colon cancerInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on colon cancer:American Cancer... Read more »
Colon cancer screening
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesScreening for colon cancer; Colonoscopy - screening; Sigmoidoscopy - screening; Virtual colonoscopy - screeningInformationColon... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Colorectal Cancer Screening GuidelinesA number of major organizations, including The American Cancer Society, The US Preventive Services Task Force,... Read more »
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