Colon And Rectal Cancer Treatment Options

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. About 150,000 new cases will be diagnosed, and colorectal cancer will kill about 50,000 people. Dr. Nsikak Umoh at Texas Colon & Pilonidal Clinic provides a wide range of colorectal services, including diagnosis and treatment of colon and rectal cancer. He has two convenient office locations in Woodlands, and Cypress, TX.

What You Need To Know About Colon and Rectal Cancer 

Prevention is the key to avoiding colorectal cancer. Prevention begins with regular colorectal cancer screenings, starting when you reach the age of 45.

Colorectal cancer screening is typically performed with a colonoscopy, a simple procedure done under sedation. A colonoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with a camera attached to one end, is inserted into your rectum and guided up through your colon. Abnormal growths or areas of tissue can be removed, and submitted for a biopsy, to determine if cancerous cells are present.

If you are diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer, your treatment will depend on the severity or stage of the cancer. Consider:

• For stage 0 and stage I cancer, typically surgery is performed to remove the cancerous tissue.
• For stage II cancer, removal of the cancerous tissue is accompanied by chemotherapy.
• For stage III cancer, removal of the cancerous tissue is combined with chemotherapy and possibly radiation therapy.
• For stage IV cancer, removal of part of the colon may be necessary, along with chemotherapy. Chemotherapy may be recommended to shrink the cancer before surgery if the cancerous area is large.

Early diagnosis of colorectal cancer is critical to prevent the spread of cancer to other areas. Early diagnosis begins with regular colorectal screenings.

Want To Know More About Colon and Rectal Cancer?

To find out more about colon and rectal cancer diagnosis and treatment call Dr. Nsikak Umoh at Texas Colon & Pilonidal Clinic. You can reach him in either location in Woodlands, or Cypress, TX, by calling (832) 663-0037, so call today.