English
Rectal cancer treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

Management of colon and rectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer Treatments in Bangalore

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women worldwide. The lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is about 10%. In contrast, rectal cancer is much less common than colon cancer, with a lifetime risk of about 1%. However, rectal cancer's mortality rate is higher than colon cancer's. 

Age is the strongest risk factor for developing colon and rectal cancer. Both cancers increase with age, and more than 90% of cases occur in people 50 or older.

Rectal cancer treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore and colon cancers depends on several factors, including the stage (extent) of the disease, whether it has spread to other organs, how well a patient's general health allows them to tolerate treatment and other factors related to an individual's medical history. 

Cancers in the colon and rectum are often diagnosed early when treatment is more likely to be successful. Early detection is key for preventing complications or death from these cancers. The best way to detect cancer is by combining physical exams and tests. For example, your doctor may suggest that you have a colonoscopy every ten years starting at age 50 (or sooner if there's a family history of colon cancer).

Treatment

Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Patients with early-stage disease may be treated by removing all or part of the colon (colectomy). Patients with late-stage disease may need more extensive surgery or a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. 

Chemotherapy may be used as an alternative to surgery or radiation therapy. Chemotherapy drugs are often given intravenously (IV) into a vein in your arm or hand through a catheter placed in your chest with a needle inserted through your skin. Intravenous chemotherapy drugs can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea that must be treated with specific medications. You may also experience fatigue and weakness. If your red blood cell count drops too low, you may need blood transfusions.

Surgery for colon cancer in its early stages

Your doctor might suggest a less invasive surgical procedure if the colon cancer is very tiny, such as,

  • Colonoscopy procedure for removing polyps (polypectomy)- Your doctor might be able to remove your cancer during a colonoscopy if it is small, localised, entirely contained within a polyp, and in an extremely early stage.

  • Endoscopic excision of the mucosa- In a treatment known as an endoscopic mucosal resection, larger polyps may be removed during colonoscopy using specialised equipment to remove the polyp plus a small portion of the inner lining of the colon.

Surgical treatment for advanced colon cancer

  • incomplete colectomy The surgical technique involves the removal of the cancerous portion of your colon along with a margin of healthy tissue on either side of the tumour. Frequently, your surgeon can reattach the healthy sections of your colon or rectum. The most typical method for this treatment is minimally invasive (laparoscopy).

  • Surgery makes it possible for waste to exit the body. You might require an ostomy if the healthy sections of your colon or rectum cannot be reconnected. This entails making an incision in your abdominal wall so that a part of the remaining bowel can empty its contents into a bag that fits snugly over the opening.

Consult with a team of specialised doctors at Manipal Hospital now. 

Experience world-class healthcare at Manipal Hospitals. Our expert team of doctors and state-of-the-art facilities ensure personalized and advanced treatments. Take the first step towards wellness. Book an appointment today.

Home Hebbal Specialities Gastrointestinal-science Management-of-colon-and-rectal-cancer

Appointment
Health Check
Home Care
Contact Us
review icon
Review Us
Call Us