A colon with what appears to be a tumor

Colon Cancer Treatment

Colon cancer treatments often include a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other therapies. Prepare yourself, so you know what to expect.
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What to Eat on a Low-Residue Diet
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Recovering From a Colonoscopy
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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How to Change Your Colostomy Pouch After Surgery
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Understand Why More People Are Refusing Chemotherapy
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
man receiving chemotherapy
Benefits of Pre-Surgery Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer
By Donna Myers
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Anesthesia Choice May Impact Colon Cancer Survival
Medically reviewed by Jenny A. Dhingra, MD
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What is the HIPEC Procedure for Colon Cancer?
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Monoclonal Antibody Therapy to Combat Colon Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Bowel Obstruction Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Recovery After Bowel Surgery Can Be Both Physical and Emotional
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
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Focusing on the Treatment of Liver Metastases
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
oncologists looking at MRI
Treating Bowel Obstruction Due to Colon Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD