Colon Cancer Treatment

By Donna Myers, About.com Guide to Colon Cancer

There are so many cancer treatments it can be hard to choose which one is right for you. If you're looking for information about colon cancer treatment, this is a good place to start. These articles provide detailed information about colon cancer stages, treatment options, and survival rates.

1. Surgery
2. Chemotherapy
3. Radiation Therapy

Surgery

Learn about surgery as a treatment for colon cancer. What types of surgery are available? What are the risks and survival rates? What is life like after surgery for colon cancer? Find the answers to these questions and others.

• Colon Resection
• J-Pouch Surgery
• Ostomy
• Surgery Research

Chemotherapy

Learn about chemotherapy as a treatment for colon cancer. What is it, exactly? How does chemotherapy work? What are its side effects? Find the answers to these questions and others.

• Chemotherapy Basics
• Colon Cancer Drugs
• Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Learn about radiation therapy as a treatment for colon cancer. What is it, exactly? How does radiation therapy work? What are its side effects? Find the answers to these questions and others.

• Basics of Radiation Therapy
• Side Effects of Radiation