Alternative Colon Cancer Treatment
- 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
Culture: colonic tissue biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Colorectal Cancer
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Colon and Rectal Cancers: Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Colon and Rectum
Source: National Cancer Institute
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Colon and Rectal Cancers: Radiation Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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