Oncology services at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ are dedicated to offering counseling, diagnosis and exceptional care to patients with colorectal cancer and their families. Survival rates for colorectal cancer patients treated at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ are higher than the national average.
Also, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ Hospital, Royal Oak, has been named a Blue Distinction Center for rectal cancer as part of a national program sponsored by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Specific treatment for colorectal cancer will be determined by your physician based on:
- age, overall health and medical history
- extent of the disease
- tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies
- expectations for the course of this disease
- your opinion or preference
After the colorectal cancer is diagnosed and staged, your physician will recommend a treatment plan. Treatment may include:
- colon surgery
- radiation therapy
- external radiation (external beam therapy)
- internal radiation (brachytherapy, implant radiation)
- chemotherapy