When Colon Cancer Comes Back: Understanding the Op...
Colon Cancer
When Colon Cancer Comes Back: Understanding the Options
So, what can you do when colon cancer comes back? With stages one and two colon cancer, it is rare that cancer will recur after it’s removed with surgery. Recurrences are more common with later stages, and that’s the reason doctors will often recommend chemotherapy after surgery for stage three colon cancer (and high risk stage two).
If colon cancer is going to recur, it will most commonly happen within the first two years. The way doctors attempt to manage these cancers will depend on the location of the recurrence and how quickly it returned. If it comes back in multiple areas, this suggests a more aggressive disease and chemotherapy will likely be recommended.
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So, what can you do when colon cancer comes back? With stages one and two colon cancer, it is rare that cancer will recur after it’s removed with surgery. Recurrences are more common with later stages, and that’s the reason doctors will often recommend chemotherapy after surgery for stage three colon cancer (and high risk stage two).
If colon cancer is going to recur, it will most commonly happen within the first two years. The way doctors attempt to manage these cancers will depend on the location of the recurrence and how quickly it returned. If it comes back in multiple areas, this suggests a more aggressive disease and chemotherapy will likely be recommended.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Treatment: The Early Stages
Treatment: Surgery Techniques Vary
There is plenty of marketing information out there about the best surgery techniques, and the best places to have your operation done. Doing your own research is crucial before committing to any treatment.
Treatment: Making Wise Surgery Decisions
There is plenty of marketing information out there about the best surgery techniques, and the best places to have your operation done. Doing your own research is crucial before committing to any treatment.