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 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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Just a brief update on my blog from last week . . . I met my deadline late last Friday and by Sunday my gut was much happier and pretty... Read more »
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... Read more »
There’s no official governmental definition for “natural;” but it’s understood that in dealing with cancer, the term applies to... Read more »
This week, The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) announced that it had charged five companies with making false and misleading claims for... Read more »
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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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A diagnosis of cancer will lead to staging and other tests to help determine the outlook and the appropriate treatments. Treatment for colorectal... 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 polyps and... Read more »
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Alternative NamesResources - colon cancerInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on colon cancer:American Cancer... Read more »
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Alternative NamesScreening for colon cancer; Colonoscopy - screening; Sigmoidoscopy - screening; Virtual colonoscopy - screeningInformationColon... Read more »