Just like any other form of Cancer, Colon cancer exists in different stages. In order to get rid Colon cancer we need to treat it according to the stage or progression. Normally the major treatment for Colon Cancer is surgery when the tumor is at the initial stage, depending on the spread additional therapy can be recommended by the Medical Doctor. Each stage of Colon cancer has its peculiarity so also does the treatment.
The first stage of Colon cancer is called the Zero stage, at this stage there is little or no harm yet and a minor excision of the tumor is what is needed. This is the starting phase of Colon Cancer and it involves little or no complications. The Stage One is a bit different in that the tumor is large enough to cover the inner walls of the Colon but has not yet progressed to the outer part, surgery also works for this but more part of the colon where the tumor can be found is cut off. This requires no extra therapy because this is enough to treat this .
Stage Two involves the in growth and outgrowth of the tumor in the colon, though at this point there is no connection between the tumor and the lymph nodes. Most doctors will recommend Chemotherapy at this stage because of the probability of a recurring tumor. Therefore after the surgical removal of tumor Chemotherapy begins, however not all cases might have the need for this form of therapy. The Stage Three of Colon Cancer progression is the beginning of complications because there is a spread of tumor to the lymph nodes and if not attended to will spread to the remaining part of the body, this requires surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy.
When it comes to the last stage of Colon Cancer which is the Stage four, the patient has little chance of getting a cure because surgery is likely to relieve the symptoms but will not cure it. The Colon Cancer Survival rate at this stage is very low but that doesn’t mean that the patient might never get better. It is better to discover Colon Cancer at the initial stage when something can be done to it and this can only be done when we go for regular check up and medical examination. Colon Cancer is a deadly disease and should not be overlooked but at the same time , when you find out that you have Colon Cancer don’t be discouraged but instead fight it with all your might. Many live through this disease daily and still get to achieve a lot of things. Don’t be afraid to think positively.
