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Home<\/a><\/strong> > Blog<\/a><\/strong> > How to Treat Stage 2 and 3 Colon Cancer? <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”35px” header_line_height=”1.2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_font_size_phone=”35px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”2.1em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_line_height=”2.5em” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Each year, thousands of people receive a diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer<\/a><\/strong>, a condition that begins in the colon or rectum and most commonly affects individuals over the age of 50. <\/span><\/p>\n With the rising incidence of this disease, understanding the path towards diagnosis, treatment, and recovery becomes crucial. <\/span><\/p>\n This article aims to present a comprehensive guide to the journey of treating colorectal cancer at stage 2 and stage 3.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=D2IlugAtkzg” src_webm=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=D2IlugAtkzg” image_src=”https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Treatment-of-Stage-2-and-3-Colon-Cancer.webp” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”2.1em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_line_height=”2.5em” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The First Steps to combating colorectal cancer are understanding the disease and detecting it early. Colorectal cancer<\/a><\/strong> arises in the colon or rectum, parts of the large intestine. <\/span><\/p>\n It often starts as a benign growth, known as a polyp, that over time, may develop into cancer. The early stages of colorectal cancer may not exhibit symptoms, or the symptoms may be subtle and easily overlooked. <\/span><\/p>\n This is one reason why colorectal cancer is often termed a ‘silent disease. When symptoms do occur, they may include changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, persistent abdominal discomfort, weakness, and unexplained weight loss<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”2.1em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_line_height=”2.5em” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Risk factors for colorectal cancer<\/a><\/strong> are varied. They include age, with people over 50 being more likely to develop the disease; lifestyle factors such as a diet low in fruit and vegetables and high in fat, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, and tobacco use; and a family or personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps. Certain inherited genetic syndromes also increase the risk.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Diagnosis of colorectal cancer often begins with a fecal occult blood test to detect hidden blood in the stool, a potential sign of cancer. <\/span><\/p>\n A colonoscopy is performed next, which enables doctors to view the entire colon and rectum and remove any polyps for examination under a microscope. <\/span><\/p>\n Imaging tests like CT scans may also be used for a more detailed investigation. Early detection greatly increases the chances of successful treatment, which emphasizes the importance of regular screening for individuals at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Colorectal-Cancer.webp” alt=”Colorectal Cancer” title_text=”Colorectal Cancer” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”2.1em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_line_height=”2.5em” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Once a diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer<\/a><\/strong> is confirmed, the next step is determining the best course of treatment. For stage II and stage III colon cancer, surgery is often the primary treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n The goal of surgery is to remove the cancer completely. This includes not just the tumor itself but also a surrounding margin of healthy tissue and the lymph nodes near the cancer.<\/span> Ensuring this margin is crucial as it significantly reduces the chance of leaving behind any cancerous cells, thus offering the patient the best possible chance of a full recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n A vital part of the surgery is also vascular ligation.<\/span>This involves the removal of blood vessels that supply the tumor, essentially cutting off its nutrient supply. <\/span><\/p>\n Lymph nodes around the colon, potential sites of metastasis, also need to be extracted as part of the surgical procedure, further decreasing the chance of cancer spread.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Read<\/strong>\u00a0:\u00a0<\/span>Stage 3 Colon Cancer Survival Rate by Age<\/a><\/strong><\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/XlVv-2gM1mE?si=deLM7NiRCm4QQ46_” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”2.1em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_line_height=”2.5em” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Traditional open surgery, where a large incision is made to remove the cancerous tumor, has been the cornerstone of colorectal cancer treatment for many years. <\/span><\/p>\n However, technological advancements have paved the way for minimally invasive surgical techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n These techniques primarily include laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. In both procedures, small incisions are made through which surgical instruments and a camera are inserted. <\/span><\/p>\n The surgeon then visualizes the surgical field on a high-definition monitor, enabling precise, targeted surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n Discover the future of surgery with Dr. Aditya Kulkarni<\/a><\/strong> at Oasis Clinic, Pune. Laparoscopic surgery offers less postoperative pain, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and improved cosmetic results.How to Treat Stage 2 and 3 Colon Cancer?<\/b><\/h1>\n
Colorectal Cancer: The Hidden Adversary<\/b>
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<\/span>In colon cancer surgery, a ‘healthy margin’ is typically 10 centimeters of tissue on either side of the tumor. <\/span><\/p>\n
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