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Colorectal Cancer
Colon cancer is a cancer that forms in the tissues of the colon. Rectal cancer forms in the tissues of the rectum. They are often categorized together as colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer type found in the United States. Colorectal cancer can sometimes spread from the colon or rectum to nearby lymph nodes as well as to other organs, most commonly the liver. Risk factors for colorectal cancer include being 50 years of age or older, a high fat diet, having a condition that causes inflammation of the colon, a history of cigarette smoking, a history of colorectal polyps and a family history of colorectal cancer. Certain genetic alterations are also considered risk factors for colorectal cancer.
Colorectal Cancer Treatment Options
Treatment options for colorectal cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or biological therapy. Surgery is the most common cancer treatment option for colorectal cancer and can be paired with both radiation therapy and chemotherapy or with chemotherapy alone. Biological therapy is also used for those with advanced stage colorectal cancer.
Colorectal Cancer and ChemoFx®
For colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, whether as adjuvant chemotherapy or combination chemotherapy, ChemoFx® can assist physicians in selecting personalized cancer treatment plans. Physicians can use ChemoFx® as a guide by testing multiple chemotherapy drugs on a patient's cancer cells before choosing one for their patient, giving patients a powerful advantage in their fight against cancer. For more information on ChemoFx® , visit http://www.chemofx.com.
Information for this webpage was gathered from the following websites:
http://www.cancer.gov
www.cancer.org
www.chemofx.com