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Colon cancer is a very fatal disease, in particular, if diagnosed too late. However, treatment success for those who suffer from disease has increased, as has the survival rate. This is due to early prevention along with the development of new therapies for colon cancer. In fact, many early diagnosed colon cancer patients, if treated promptly, are reported to achieve a full recovery from the disease.

Colon cancer treatment varies from different patients. There are numerous factors considered by Oncologists (doctor specialized cancer diagnosis and treatment) in selecting an appropriate treatment for a certain patient including the severity of the cancer, general health status of the patient, and the site and size of the tumor in the colon. All in all, there are three primary treatments for colon cancer that include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. One or a combination of these treatments can be applicable depending on the case of the patient.

In the early stages of colorectal cancer (phase 0 and phase 1), surgical treatment is preferred. This is while that cancer is localized to only a small part of the colon. Surgery, namely Polypectmy procedure as well as partial Colectomy. The surgical removal of a polyp is called colon polypectomy. Surgery can even be done during colonoscopy if the polyp is small. Likewise, a partial Colectomy is the removal of the affected part of the colon and nearby lymph nodes. these two procedures typically require no additional treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. As long as the malignant tissue is completely removed, the colon surgery can successfully eradicate the cancer and lead to a excellent outcome for that patent.

Regarding Phase II colon cancer treatments, surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy is recommended by doctors in most cases. At this stage, where cancer has penetrated the wall of the colon and affected adjacent tissue but has not yet infected the lymph nodes, or spread (metastases). At this point, an operation is generally required to removed the tumor tissues and lymph nodes. chemotherapy can also be performed, according to the presence of certain circumstances caused by cancer such as:

1. hole or perforation into wall of the colon;

2. high grade malignancy;

3. less than 12 lymph nodes were surgically removed;

4. In the case of malignant cells that were removed from the colon show activity micro satellite instability (MSI);

5. Organs in the vicinity of removed area are also invaded by cancer;

6. The obstruction of the large intestine.

Colon cancer phase III is where cancer invades the tissues and lymph nodes adjacent to the colon, but cannot be found in other areas of the body. This phase is partially non-adjuvant colonectomy and chemotherapy, as well as, where appropriate, the recommended standard treatment requires radiotherapy. However, surgical treatment may only be indicated for patients whose general State of health will be able to sustain the surgery. Otherwise, the treatment chemotherapy and cell therapy radiation are the most likely choices of treatment.

Cancer (phase IV) at an advanced stage of cancer patents are often less able to tolerate surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are usually the best choice. At this stage the cancer has often spread beyond the colon lymph nodes and tissues and now is seen in other organ systems. In most cases, organs that pass the metastasis are the lungs, liver, ovaries and peritoneum. Chemotherapy, medications are administered intravenously (IV), or others are presented in tablet form. These drugs are designed to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs are administered prior to removing the tumor to reduce the size of the tumor. On the other hand, ionizing radiation is used in radiation therapy and also can reduce the tumor. But often, treatment to give to patients, to alleviate the symptoms of cancer, especially of pain, but not necessarily to treat cancer. I have to say, but at this stage, cancer has a extremely bad outcome in most cases.

In general, there are several options for the treatment of colorectal cancer. The best treatment for such a disease is in the earliest phase. Individual risk for colorectal cancer, treatment of cancer, is because all and it is absolutely possible that for a good prognosis what is required is early detection using specific diagnostic studies.

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