INFO & BLOG
About diagnosis, treatment and recovery
How is my treatment decided in colon cancer?
The decision is not one physician’s but the multidisciplinary oncology council’s joint decision, based on tumor type, stage and molecular profile.
Can colon cancer surgery be done robotically/laparoscopically?
In most patients, yes. Robotic and laparoscopic colectomy offers small incisions, less bleeding, fast return of bowel function and oncologically safe wide lymph node dissection.
Is chemotherapy mandatory after surgery?
Usually not in early stages; adjuvant chemotherapy is evaluated in the council for stage III and selected stage II patients.
Will I need a colostomy (bag)?
Permanent colostomy is rare in colon cancer; the bowel ends are usually rejoined, preserving natural bowel function.
Is there a chance of treatment if it has spread to the liver?
For liver-limited metastases, curative-intent treatment may be possible with surgical resection, ablation (RFA/microwave) and TACE/TARE.
What is HIPEC, is it right for me?
It is heated chemotherapy delivered into the abdomen after cytoreductive surgery in peritoneum-limited spread; eligibility is determined in the council.
There is colon cancer in my family; should I get genetic testing?
With a family history, genetic testing and early screening for Lynch syndrome/FAP are recommended; genetic counseling is provided.
Which documents are needed for a second opinion?
Colonoscopy and biopsy/pathology report, PET-CT and contrast imaging if available, blood tests and prior treatment summaries.
Why is MSI/immunotherapy testing important?
Immunotherapy can provide significant benefit in MSI-H/dMMR tumors; therefore molecular testing guides drug selection.
I am coming from abroad; how does the process work?
Your file is evaluated remotely; treatment is planned with visa, transfer, accommodation and medical interpreter support.