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Bowel Cancer Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
To support overall health, aid recovery, and potentially reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.
- Adopting a balanced, high-fiber diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Engaging in regular physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and improve overall well-being.
- Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol intake to reduce cancer recurrence risk and improve treatment efficacy.
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Medicinal Treatment
To destroy cancer cells, prevent disease progression, and manage symptoms.
- Chemotherapy, administered before (neoadjuvant), after (adjuvant), or to manage advanced disease (palliative).
- Targeted therapy, using drugs that specifically block the growth and spread of cancer cells (e.g., anti-VEGF, anti-EGFR agents).
- Immunotherapy, for specific types of bowel cancer with certain genetic markers (e.g., MSI-H/dMMR tumors).
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Surgical Treatment
To surgically remove cancerous tissue with clear margins and restore bowel function where possible.
- Colectomy (partial, total, or hemicolectomy) to remove the cancerous section of the colon.
- Proctectomy or Low Anterior Resection for rectal cancers, often followed by rejoining the bowel.
- Minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic or robotic surgery for faster recovery and reduced scarring.
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