Colon Cancer Treatment – Agrawal Gastrocare Center Indore
What is Colon Cancer
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that starts in the large intestine or rectum. The large intestine, also called the colon, is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the food we eat, while the rectum stores waste before it is eliminated from the body.
Risk factors for colon cancer include age, family history, a diet high in red or processed meats, smoking, and a passive lifestyle.
Colon cancer occurs when cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control and form a mass or tumor. This tumor can eventually spread to other parts of the body if not detected and treated early.
Symptoms of colon cancer may include changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, or unintended weight loss. However, some people with colon cancer may not experience any symptoms at all.
Colon Cancer Treatment
Treatment of colon cancer includes some tests for fit people who have no signs or symptoms. Finding out colon cancer at the earliest provides a greater chance of being cured.
Treatment of colon cancer depends on the stage of this disease. There are different treatments for different stages. Colon cancer treatment typically involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
- Surgery is often the first line of treatment for colon cancer. The goal of surgery is to remove the tumor and any surrounding tissue that may contain cancer cells.
- Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be recommended after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk of cancer returning.
- In some cases, chemotherapy or radiation therapy may be used before surgery to shrink the tumor and make it easier to remove. This is known as neoadjuvant therapy.
- Other treatment options for colon cancer may include targeted therapy, which uses medications to treat the cancer cells.
- Overall, the purpose of colon cancer treatment is to fully remove cancer and prevent it from returning.
Dr. Amit Agarwal
Director & Gastroenterologist Consultant
Agarwal Gastrocare Center Indore
