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Treatment for colon cancer first begins with a proper diagnosis. Afterwards, a series of drugs, surgery or radiation may be prescribed according to a doctors assessment.
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Is there any treatment for colon cancer?
There are treatments out there for colon cancer but researchers have yet to come out with a full cure for colon cancer yet. It will be done soon though.
Is removing the colon the best colon cancer treatment?
Radiation into the anus is probably what most doctors will recommend for colon cancer treatment. It will not be a kind feeling treatment, so many people choose to be under the influence of a sedentary.
What are the effects of colon cancer?
The side effects of colon cancer treatments depends on the type of treatment and may be different for each person.
When is radiation used to treat metastatic colon cancer?
Radiation also is used in the treatment of patients with metastatic disease. It is particularly useful in shrinking metastatic colon cancer to the brain.
How would colon cancer be treated in tests are positive.?
After someone has tested positive for Colon Cancer the next step before treatment is called staging. This is done to determine how far the cancer has spread. The following web-site offers further information on staging and what happens next: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/colon/Patient
Where do you go to get your colon cancer treatment?
You can find information about the colon cancer at the National Cancer institute. With that type of cancer, you will have some surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy. There are also some clinical trials that accepts patients.
What type of medicine do you take for colon cancer?
Treatment of colon cancer is strictly surgical, medications taken are during preparation for surgery (as antibiotics), & after surgery. Chemotherapy could be used for advanced stages
what are the treatments for colon cancer and how will it effect me after it is done?
There are many treatments for colon cancer. One treatment is surgical removal in which they physically remove either cancerous cells/tumors or entire areas of the colon. Another treatment is chemotherapy which can cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, dry mouth, sore throat and hair loss.
What treatment options are available to treat the symptoms of colon cancer in women?
Treatment options for colon cancer for women are the same options available to men. It is usually one of four options, althought sometimes a combination is used, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or biological therapy.
Is surgery is necessary after diagnose with colon cancer?
Surgery is the very first treatment after colon cancer positive diagnosis. Surgery is done to remove the cancerous growths from colon or rectum. For the cancer diagnosis at advance stages other treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy can be given along with surgery.
what colon cancer simptoms are?
WHAT COLON CANCER SIMPTOMS ARE?
Anyone know anyone who has gone to Germany for State IV colon cancer treatment Please HELP?
I knew someone who went to Germany for stage IV colon cancer treatment. He traveled to Germany because the chemotherapy in Germany is stronger than what he would receive in the United States.
