Chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for colon cancer. Radiation is used for residual tumor or in areas where the tumor is in a fixed position. Depending upon the stage of colon cancer it may also be utilized for palliative treatment. It is utilized with concurrent chemotherapy for rectal cancer.
Chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for colon cancer.
Radiation is used for residual tumor or in areas where the tumor is
in a fixed position. Depending upon the stage of colon cancer it
may also be utilized for palliative treatment. It is...
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Dr. Craig Donaldson of Intermountain Healthcare answered:Chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for colon cancer. Radiation is used for residual tumor or in areas where the tumor is in a fixed position. Depending upon the stage of colon cancer it may also be utilized for palliative treatment. It is utilized with concurrent chemotherapy for rectal cancer.Chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for colon cancer. Radiation is used for residual tumor or in areas where the tumor is in a fixed position. Depending upon the stage of colon cancer it may also be utilized for palliative treatment. It is... More
