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Treatment of stage 0 (carcinoma in situ) may include the following types of surgery: Localexcision or simple polypectomy. Resection/anastomosis. This is done when the tumor is too large to remove by local excision. Treatment of stage I colon cancer is ...[read article]

Tests for Colon Cancer

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A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon(large intestine), using an instrument called a colonoscope.The colonoscope is a small camera attached to a fle...  More
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Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower large bowel(colon), using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope.During the test, you are positioned on your lef...  More
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A fecal occult blood test(FOBT) is a noninvasive test(nothing enters the body). This test detects hidden(occult) blood in the stool.  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Barium enema is a special x-ray of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. Before x-rays are taken, a liquid called barium sulfate is placed in th...  More
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A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon(large intestine), using an instrument called a colonoscope.The colonoscope is a small camera attached to a fle...  More
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An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography.  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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Surgical Procedures for Colon Cancer

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Large bowel resection is surgery to remove all or part of your large bowel. This surgery is also called colectomy.   More
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Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings the end of the large intestine through the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain into a bag attach...  More
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Medical Procedures for Colon Cancer

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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs.   More
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Radiation therapy uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.Cancer cells usually multiply faster than other cells in the body. Because radi...  More
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Intravenous chemotherapy
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Prescribed Medications for Colon Cancer

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FLUOROURACIL, 5-FU (flure oh YOOR a sil) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like breas...  More
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IRINOTECAN (ir in oh TEE kan ) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat colon and rectal cancer. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health ca...  More
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OXALIPLATIN (ox AL i PLA tin) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to tre...  More
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BEVACIZUMAB (be va SIZ yoo mab) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets a protein found in many cancer cell types, and halts cancer growth. This drug treats many cancers...  More
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CAPECITABINE (ka pe SITE a been) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat breast cancer, and also colon or rectal...  More
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LEUCOVORIN (loo koe VOR in) is used to prevent or to treat the harmful effects of some medicines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care...  More
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CETUXIMAB (se TUX i mab) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets a specific protein within cancer cells and stops the cells from growing. It is used to treat colorectal ...  More
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PANITUMUMAB (pan i TOOM ue mab) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets a specific protein within cancer cells and stops the cells from growing. It is used to treat colo...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Colon Cancer What's this?

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Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod...  More
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, an...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Colon Cancer What's this?

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Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA...  More
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