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Treatment Options for Various Stages of Colon Cancer
The stages and treatments of colon cancer are determined on the basis of the level of malignant growth, i.e., the extent to which the cancerous cells have spread through the layers of the wall of the colon, lymph nodes, rectum, and other organs. The stages and treatments for colon cancer are mostly associated with factors like health concerns, stage of cancer, and its location. Treatment for the corresponding stage for colon cancer usually requires surgery to eliminate the portion of the colon affected by cancer. The treatments for stages of colon cancer may also include chemotherapy and radiation therapy. In this article, we take a look at the various options available. Surgery for Early Stages of Colon Cancer If the colon cancer is at its stage, it may appear like a small polyp. The doctor may suggest a minimal-invasive surgery to remove the polyp, such as Polypectomy If the cancer is relatively minute, restrained within a polyp, completely localized, and is at a very early stage, the doctor can entirely eliminate it by conducting a colonoscopy. Endoscopic Mucosal Resection This treatment for colon cancer is mostly done when the polyps are a bit larger than that of the first stage.
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