Colorectal cancer Medical treatment
The type of treatment depends on the stage of development of cancer. The type of treatment depends on the stage of development of cancer. More cancer is detected early in its evolution, the better the results. More cancer is detected early in its evolution, the better the results.
Surgery
Surgery is the main treatment. Surgery is the main treatment. It aims to remove the affected portion of the colon or rectum, and some healthy tissue around the tumor. It aims to remove the affected portion of the colon or rectum, and some healthy tissue around the tumor. If the tumor is at an early stage, it is sometimes possible to simply remove polyps during a colonoscopy. If the tumor is at an early stage, it is sometimes possible to simply remove polyps during a colonoscopy.
If the cancer has reached the rectum and a large portion of tissue had to be removed, it has a colostomy. If the cancer has reached the rectum and a large portion of tissue had to be removed, it has a colostomy. This is to create an artificial anus through a new opening in the abdomen. This is to create an artificial anus through a new opening in the abdomen. Feces are then evacuated in a pocket adhesive located outside the body. Feces are then evacuated in a pocket adhesive located outside the body. [click to continue…]
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