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Colon cancer is a highly fatal disease, particularly when it is diagnosed late. However, the advancement of medicine leads to the development of colon cancer treatment that has increased the survival rate among individuals suffering from the said terminal illness. In fact, several cases of colon cancer at the earliest stage that were diagnosed and treated promptly had been reported to achieve complete recovery from the disease.

Colon cancer treatment plan is different from one patient to another. Oncologist's (experts in diagnosis and treatment of cancer) consider a number of factors when determining treatment for colorectal cancer, including the general state of health of the patient and the extent of the size of the site of tumor. As a result, there are numerous factors considered when selecting the choice of an appropriate treatment for an individual patient; Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the primary three treatments used for colorectal cancer. Typically a combination of one or more of these treatments are used,

For early stages of colon cancer (Stage 0 & Stage I), surgery is the treatment of choice. These are the stages wherein cancer is confined locally and has affected a small portion of the colon only. The procedure may range from polypectmy to partial colectomy. Polypectomy is the surgical removal of a polyp in the colon and it is even possibly done during colonoscopy as long as the tumor (polyp) is small enough. On the other hand, partial colectomy is the resection of the affected portion of the colon and adjacent lymph nodes. The two procedures discussed do not require any other additional treatment like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The surgery alone can successfully eradicate the disease with a good prognosis as long as the malignant tissues were completely removed.

For stage II colon cancer treatment, surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy are usually suggested by most physicians. It is in this stage wherein the malignancy has penetrated the colonic wall and even invaded nearby tissues but has not yet metastasized (spread) to the lymph nodes. The surgery in this stage typically removes the tumor, nearby tissues and lymph nodes. However, chemotherapy is optional depending on the presence of some conditions that are caused by cancer such as:

1. Perforation, or the presence of a hole or holes in the wall of the colon;

2. The presence of a high degree of malignancy;

3. less than 12 lymph nodes were surgically removed;

4. malignant cells are present at the border of the removed specimen and presence of microsatellite instability (MSI);

5. Adjacent organs also infected by cancer.

6. an obstruction in the colon.

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.

We have many different products for the treatment of colon cancer. However, it is the best time to go through such treatment of any disease at an earlier stage. It is important that every individual has certain diagnostic tests on a regular basis, through early detection, treatment and prognosis of cancer is good, and full recovery is possible.

The information provided in this piece is NOT a substitute intended for licensed treatment and shouldn't be used for detection or treating a health problem or condition. Make sure you check with your health provider if you have or suspect you may have a medical issue.