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Treatment Differences

Treatment Differences (Colorectal Cancer: Full Treatment Guideline · What is the difference between colon and rectal cancer treatment?) — "Colon vs rectal canc…

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  • Colon and rectal cancer have different treatment approaches.
  • Is radiation therapy appropriate?
  • Rectal cancer
  • Rectal cancer often requires preoperative radiation.
  • Preoperative radiation helps shrink tumors.
  • Colon cancer
  • Colon cancer relies mainly on surgery.
  • Colon cancer relies mainly on chemotherapy.
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Colorectal Cancer: Full Treatment Guideline

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"Colon vs rectal cancer treatment differences include whether or not it is appropriate to have radiation therapy. Rectal cancer often requires preoperative radiation. It helps to shrink tumors, while colon cancer relies mainly on surgery and chemotherapy."

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