Colon Cancer Articles A-Z
Colon Cancer Alternative Treatment
Colon cancer alternative treatments include things such as meditation and massage. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at colon cancer alternative treatments and provides a list of questions to ask before starting any such treatment.
As one of the treatments for colon cancer, chemotherapy uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells. This eMedTV resource discusses colon cancer and chemotherapy, including information about side effects associated with this cancer treatment.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, a doctor making a colon cancer diagnosis will ask about the patient's medical history and symptoms, and conduct a physical exam. Tests used to make a colon cancer diagnosis include a colonoscopy and a barium enema.
For people with colon cancer, diet is an important factor in treatment and recovery. This eMedTV article discusses the importance of eating enough to maintain a healthy weight on a colon cancer diet -- even when treatment makes eating a chore.
In people with colon cancer, early symptoms will most likely not occur. As this eMedTV article explains, screening for colon cancer when no early symptoms are present is the most effective way to detect the cancer when it may most easily be treated.