Treatment options for colorectal cancer depend on the stage and extent of the disease. The most common treatment for colorectal cancer is surgery, which may involve removing tumors, removing the affected section of the colon, reattaching healthy ends of the intestines, and removing nearby lymph nodes. In rare cases, the entire colon may need to be removed[1][2]. Patients may receive chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy before and/or after surgery for colorectal cancer[1][3][2].
Other treatment options for colorectal cancer include immunotherapy, biological therapy, biosimilars, liver-directed therapy, radiofrequency ablation, cryosurgery, targeted therapy, and clinical trials[1][3][4][5][6]. The specific course of treatment will depend on the exact location of the cancer and how early it was found.
Treatment for colon cancer may also include endoscopic treatment[2]. The higher stages of cancer require advanced treatment options[3]. People with stage II colorectal cancer should talk with their doctor about whether more treatment is needed[6]. It is important to discuss treatment options with a multidisciplinary care team, a group of doctors who specialize in various fields of medicine related to treating cancer of the colon or rectum[1].
Citations:
[1] https://www.cancercenter.com/cancer-types/colorectal-cancer/treatments
[2] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/colon-cancer/colon-cancer-treatment
[3] https://www.ccalliance.org/colorectal-cancer-information/treatments
[4] https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/facing-colorectal-cancer/diagnosis-and-treatment/know-your-treatment-options/
[5] https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal/patient/colon-treatment-pdq
[6] https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/colorectal-cancer/types-treatment
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