Oncology Hospital :: Colorectal Cancer Unit
Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the western world and affects men and women almost equally. The number of new cases of colorectal cancer worldwide has been increasing rapidly and will double in the next decades.
Prevention and early detection are the key factors in controlling and curing colorectal cancer. Indeed, colorectal cancer is the second most preventable cancer, after lung cancer. When the cancer is found early, initial treatment can often lead to an excellent outcome.
Our colorectal cancer team offers the most effective and advanced treatments available.
HC Oncology Hospital is at the forefront of treating colorectal cancer - a disease that can be managed if detected early and prevented if premalignant polyps are removed through colonoscopy.
The team includes
Surgeons
Gastroenterologists
Medical oncologists
Radiation oncologists
Radiologists
Clinical geneticists
Nutritionists
These medical experts evaluate the patient based on their specific area of expertise so the treatment plan reflects a sub-specialised yet comprehensive approach.
We offer the most advanced surgical options and new and innovative chemotherapy treatments not only to eradicate the disease but also to preserve patients' ability to function normally.
The choice of treatment for colorectal cancer depends on the stage of the disease – i.e. how large the tumour has grown, how deeply it has invaded the layers of the colon or rectum and whether it has spread to other organs (most commonly the liver), lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of these approaches.
News &
Health Information
:: EVENTS 2008 ::
:: Oncology
5th European Oncology Spring Oncology Conference [+ info]
:: Cancer Q & A?
If you have any questions or need a consultation about cancer, cancer treatment, and cancer prevention send us your question, and you will have an answer within 24 hours.[+ info]
:: Men's check-up
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:: Hospital sessions
Hospital sessions run every first Friday of month [+info]
