Where can advanced colon cancer be treated

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The incidence rate of colon cancer is one of the most common digestive tract cancers. Because of its location in the colon, it is known as colon cancer. Its frequent anatomical location is located at the junction of rectum and sigmoid colon, with the highest incidence among the middle and old aged population. To prevent this from happening, let me introduce to you where the advanced stage of colon cancer can be treated.

Where can advanced colon cancer be treated

First: the treatment of colon cancer is generally the first emphasis on surgical resection, and also pay attention to the combination of preoperative chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other comprehensive treatment, the purpose is to improve the surgical resection rate, and this comprehensive treatment can also effectively reduce the recurrence rate after surgery, improve the survival rate of patients.

Second: about half of the patients with colon cancer will have recurrence or metastasis after surgical treatment. As mentioned above, this is the main factor leading to the death of patients. Therefore, after surgical treatment, we should pay attention to the comprehensive treatment of other measures.

Third: Although surgery is still the first choice for the treatment of colon cancer, in fact, if surgery alone, the local recurrence rate of patients is relatively high. In addition, it is suggested that patients with colon cancer should pay attention to traditional Chinese medicine and diet after surgery.

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Now, if colon cancer disease can be treated in a timely manner, the patient's prognosis is generally better. Under normal circumstances, if it is treated surgically, the patient can live for at least 5 years or more, up to 50%.