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Surgery

Surgical removal of the tumor ("resection") along with any affected surrounding tissue is the standard initial treatment for potentially curable colorectal cancers (cancers that have not spread beyond the colon or lymph nodes). Drug therapy, radiation, or both are often used for advanced cancers and are continuously being tested with surgery in different combinations and sequences.

Although choosing a qualified surgeon is critical, choosing a hospital experienced in procedures is also impo...

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Expert & Community Posts

Testing for Lung Disease: Screening Options and Next Steps

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...& bronchus cancer: 161,775 COPD: 130,933 Colon & rectum cancer: 47, 967 Breast cancer (men and... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions: Treating Colitis and Crohn's

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

I am a 28 year old male who has been experiencing bloody diarrhea for the past few weeks. I went to... Read more »

IBD in the News

By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

There has been some interesting Inflammatory Bowel Disease news in the media the past month or two... Read more »

Radiation Beam Therapy: Treating Prostate Cancer and Minimizing ED

By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

When using radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer, the goal is to focus the radiation "beam"... Read more »

Erectile Dysfunction Following Surgery: Ask the Expert

By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

A question was recently posted about erectile dysfunction following surgery to the rectum and... Read more »

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Health Guide

Colon and Rectal Cancers: Introduction

Cancers of the colon and rectum, often referred to collectively as colorectal cancer, are life-threatening tumors that develop in the large intestine.More than 80% of colorectal tumors... Read more »

Colon and Rectal Cancers: Risk Factors

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., with Americans facing a lifetime chance of 5.5 - 6% for this cancer. In 2005, colorectal cancer was expected to cause... Read more »

Colon and Rectal Cancers: Staging

...rectum.StagingUnlike many other cancers, the size of the tumor is not a major factor in determining the outcome of colorectal cancer. Of greater importance is how far the cancer has spread. To... Read more »

Colon and Rectal Cancers: Symptoms

It is possible to have colon or rectal cancer without symptoms. Many patients are free of symptoms until their tumors are quite advanced.Weight Loss and Changes in Bowel MovementsWeight loss... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Complications

...increase the risk for anemia. In some cases, bleeding can be massive and dangerous, requiring surgery.Colorectal Cancers. Patients with UC have a higher than normal risk for cancers of the colon... Read more »

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