COLON CANCER TREATMENT - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

The choice of treatment for colon cancer depends largely on the stage the patient is in.In most cases, radiation, chemotherapy and surgery is sought for the treatment of colon cancer.The actual treatment adopted depends on the decision taken by the surgeon operating on the patient.Surgeon concerned takes call depending upon the severity of the cancer in the patient.

The types of surgery used to treat colon and rectal cancers are slightly different :

Colon surgery

Surgery is often the main treatment for earlier stage colon cancers.

Colectomy: A colectomy (sometimes called a hemicolectomy or segmental resection) involves removing part of the colon, as well as nearby lymph nodes.

Prior to surgery, one has to make sure the bowels are completely empty. Just before the surgery, general anesthesia is given, which puts into a deep sleep. During the surgery, surgeon will make an incision in the abdomen.Removes the cancer and a small segment of normal colon on either side of your cancer. Usually, about one fourth to one third of the colon is removed. The remaining sections of the colon are then reattached.

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COLON CANCER TREATMENT - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

COLON CANCER TREATMENT

Cancer of the last 7 feet of the large intestine. It often occurs along with rectal cancer (colorectal cancer). A variety of tumors are possible, but the most common are adenocarcinomas. It is highly treatable and often curable when diagnosed early. Gastrointestinal cancers include colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer and stomach (gastric) cancer. Colorectal cancer may be diagnosed early with after fecal occult blood tests and colonoscopy can improve the prognosis. Surgical treatments may use colon removal (colectomy) and colostomy, which diverts food being processed in the colon.

Colorectal cancer refers to the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the colon or rectum, which are part of the digestive system. This cancer usually begins as polyps, which are abnormal growths in the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Polyps are not cancer but can become cancerous over the years. More than 95 percent of colorectal cancer is adenocarcinoma, which is cancer of the gland cells that line the inside wall of the large intestine.

Some risk factors for colorectal cancer cannot be controlled, such as having a family history of this cancer, age and ethnicity. A person with a history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease also has a higher risk for developing colorectal cancer.

However, some lifestyle habits can increase the risk of this cancer. A diet high in animal fat and low in fiber, physical inactivity and smoking are some of the lifestyle habits that increase the risk for colorectal cancer.

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