The role of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and proton therapy for the treatment of colorectal cancer remains unclear, with further investigation needed. Different technologies or techniques including SBRT or hyperfractionation may be options in the treatment for local recurrences, while IORT...
Colon & Rectal Cancer Staging If the biopsy shows that cancer is present, your doctor needs to know the extent (stage) of the disease to plan the best treatment. The stage is based on whether the tumor has invaded nearby tissues, whether the cancer has spread and, if so, to what parts...
If a colorectal cancer treatment plan requires surgical intervention, the patient benefits from a medical oncologist and radiation oncologist working closely with their colorectal surgical specialist. This collaborative team approach offers multiple options, expertise, and coordinated treatment for the total ...
Treatment Side Effects of Cancer Treatment Nutrition Rehabilitation Follow-up Care Support for People with Colorectal Cancer The Promise of Cancer Research National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse Resources National Cancer Institute Booklets Introduction Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called...
During the past two decades, remarkable progress has been made in the treatment of cancers of the colon and rectum. Both oncologic and functional outcomes for this disease have improved dramatically. The reasons for the improved patient outcome in this disease include advances in knowledge of the ...
Management of Stage 4 Colon and Rectal Cancer Review Article Ilyas, Mohammed Iyoob Mohammed: Epidemiology of Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Trends in the Incidence, Prevalence, Age Distribution, and Impact on Life Span Feria, Alejandro; Times, Melissa: Effectiveness of Standard Treatment for Stage 4 ...
If you receive a colon or rectal cancer diagnosis you’ll be referred to an oncologist who will plan treatment based on the stage of the cancer, which ranges from Stage 0 to Stage IV. They will evaluate the current test results and may request some additional tests to determine the stage ...
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Quality assurance in rectal cancer treatment in the Netherlands: A catch up compared to colon cancer treatment Van Gijn W,Krijnen P,Lemmens VE,et al.Quality assurance inrectal cancer treatment in the Netherlands:a catch up compared tocolon cancer treatment... W. van Gijn and P. Krijnen and...
Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of rad