- Choosing Your Treatment Team
- Chemotherapy
- Colon Cancer Treatment
- Rectal Cancer Treatment
- Followup tests after stages I-II-III colon or rectal cancer
- Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Treatment Plan
Build a Treatment Plan
As you consider your treatment plan, think about:
- The stage and risk factors of your cancer.
- Where both the primary tumor and any spread (metastases) are located.
- What other medical problems you have.
- The recommendations of your treatment team.
- Getting a second opinion
- Whether or not a clinical trial might be appropriate for you.
- Your personal goals for the future.
Where Can You Go for More Information
If making a treatment plan, the NCCN/ACS booklet Colon and Rectal Cancer: Treatment Guidelines for Patients is very important. The 2007 booklet includes decision trees that help you under the most current guidelines for diagnosing, treating, and following up colon and rectal cancers. The Treatment Guidelines help you to find out where you are right now, what your choices are, and what the next steps can be.
You can read download a PDF file or get a free printed copy of the latest edition. They are available in both English and Spanish.
Last Update: April 23, 2008
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