COLORECTAL CANCER.ZIP

What should I know before surgery for Colorectal Cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,066   Before colorectal cancer surgery,you should understand the specific procedure planned,including its goals,risks,and potential complications.Discuss post-operative recovery expectations,such as pain management,dietary restrictions,bowel function changes,and...

Biological Therapy for Colorectal Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   1,118   Biological therapy for colorectal cancer,also known as biotherapy or immunotherapy,harnesses the body's own immune system to fight cancer cells.This approach includes monoclonal antibodies that target specific molecules on cancer cells (like EGFR,VEGF,or P...

What about a second opinion for Colorectal Cancer?   created at May 03, 2009   1,054   Seeking a second opinion for a colorectal cancer diagnosis is a common and prudent step.A second opinion allows you to gain additional perspectives on the diagnosis,staging,treatment plan,and prognosis from another qualified oncologist or colorectal surgeo...

What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,087   Colorectal cancer symptoms often develop gradually and can be subtle at first,sometimes mimicking other conditions.Common symptoms include changes in bowel habits (constipation,diarrhea,or narrowing of the stool),rectal bleeding or blood in the stool,persi...

Who should take Biological Therapy?   created at May 19, 2009   1,243   Biological therapy,also known as biotherapy,is a type of cancer treatment and other conditions that uses substances made from living organisms to treat disease.People who should consider biological therapy are those with certain types of cancers (e.g.some ...

Balancing Act: Understanding the Side Effects of Biological Therapy in Stomach Cancer Treatment   created at May 04, 2009   1,071   Biological therapy for stomach cancer,while offering potential benefits,can also cause various side effects,ranging in severity.Common side effects include fatigue,fever,chills,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,skin rashes,and decreased appetite.More serious,though...