Colon Cancer: Treatments
Colorectal Cancer - Treatment Overview
12/01/06, HealthwiseThe first step in treating colorectal cancer is usually an operation to remove the tumor. Sometimes a fairly simple operation can be done during a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy to remove small polyps and a small amount of tissue su
Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent - Treatment Overview
12/01/06, HealthwiseYour treatment for metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer will depend on specific information about the cancer, your preferences, and your health.
Anal cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
09/20/07, HealthwiseAnal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus.
Colon cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
08/10/07, HealthwiseColon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon.
Colon Polyps - Home Treatment
05/14/07, HealthwiseNo home treatment is done for colon polyps. See the Treatment Overview section of this topic for more information.
Liver resection
12/01/06, HealthwiseLiver resection is the surgical removal of part of the liver. This operation is for some types of liver cancer and for certain cases of metastatic colorectal cancer. Up to half of your liver can be removed as long as the rest is h
Rectal cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
09/20/07, HealthwiseRectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the rectum.
Bowel resection for colorectal cancer
12/01/06, HealthwiseResection is another name for any operation that removes tissue or part of an organ. Bowel resection, also called partial colectomy, for colorectal cancer removes the tumor and part of the colon or rectum on either side.
Colostomy for colorectal cancer
12/01/06, HealthwiseAfter a surgeon has removed the diseased part of your bowel during an operation called a bowel resection, he or she will then sew the two healthy ends of your bowel back together. Sometimes the bowel tissue needs more time to heal befo
Should I have surgery to cure ulcerative colitis?
11/14/06, HealthwiseInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of disorders that cause inflammation or ulceration of the digestive tract. The most common forms are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
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