Colorectal cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Surgery is the only curative modality for localized colon cancer (stage I-III). However, exploring chemotherapeutic agents with surgery can be effective for the treatment of colorectal cancer. This article overviews about some common treatments for colorectal cancer. Making Decisions About Colorectal Cancer Treatment: General Considerations: The decision of any cancer treatment is often complicated by patients due to the anxiety, unfamiliar words, statistics, and a sense of urgency.
The surgeon or physician can take some time to explore different options unless the case is extremely urgent. The decision also depends on the stage and type of cancer. Some common attributes to consider in the treatment of colorectal cancer. The patient’s attributes and health such diabetes, obesity etc. Potential side…
