{"id":226,"date":"2019-04-12T15:10:40","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T15:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nortonhealthcaretest1.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=226"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:23:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T14:23:32","slug":"colon-cancer","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/cancer-care\/services\/colon-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Colon Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colon cancer begins inside the large intestine, typically as small clumps of cells called precancerous polyps. Polyps can become cancerous over time. Colon cancer is sometimes known by the broader term, colorectal cancer, to include rectal cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its early stages, colon cancer typically doesn\u2019t cause any noticeable symptoms. Symptoms can vary, depending on the size and location of the cancer along the path of the large intestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to colorectal cancer screening, research and treatment advances, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/colon-rectal-cancer\/detection-diagnosis-staging\/survival-rates.html\">about 91% of patients survive at least five years<\/a> if the cancer is detected while still confined to the lining of the colon, according to the American Cancer Society. Survival rates are lower once the cancer spreads to nearby tissue or distant organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Localized (Stage 1): Cancer is confined to the lining of the colon. The five-year relative survival rate is very high, often over 90%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional (Stages 2 and 3): Cancer has grown into the wall of the colon or has spread to nearby lymph nodes. The five-year relative survival rate is around 73% for regional spread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distant (Stage 4): Cancer has spread to distant parts of the body, such as the liver or lungs (metastasis). The five-year relative survival rate is significantly lower, around 16%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-callout float-xl-end ms-xl-3  w-xl-50 \">\n\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-colon-cancer-expertise-closer-to-home\">Colon Cancer Expertise Closer to Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/cancer-care\/\">Norton Cancer Institute<\/a> physicians are at the forefront of research. As frequent leaders of clinical trials into new therapies, Norton Cancer Institute\u2019s specialists can offer access to new drugs and treatments before they\u2019re approved for wider use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you get a colon cancer diagnosis, Norton Cancer Institute offers same-day appointments for newly diagnosed patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colon Cancer Signs and Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polyps and even actual colorectal cancer don\u2019t always cause symptoms, especially when first developing. Getting screened regularly for colorectal cancer \u2014 before you have symptoms and before the cancer has a chance to spread \u2014 allows for treatment when it\u2019s most effective. If you experience any symptoms that concern you, discuss them with your <a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/primary-care\/\">primary care provider<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/colorectal-cancer\/symptoms\/index.html\">colorectal cancer symptoms<\/a> may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bowel habit change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood in or on your bowel movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diarrhea, constipation, or feeling that the bowel does not empty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdominal pain, aches or cramps that don\u2019t go away<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexplained weight loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn\u2019s disease or ulcerative colitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A genetic syndrome such as <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/familial-adenomatous-polyposis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)<\/a> or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifestyle factors that may contribute to an increased colorectal cancer risk, including:<ul><li>Lack of regular physical activity<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>A diet low in fruit and vegetables<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>A low-fiber and high-fat diet, or a diet high in processed meats<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Overweight and obesity<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Alcohol consumption<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tobacco use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"card float-xl-end ms-xl-3  w-xl-35\">\n\t<div class=\"card-body \">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-colon-cancer-survivor-and-retired-nurse-continues-helping-patients\">Colon cancer survivor and retired nurse continues helping patients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vicie-ball-pillows.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1160742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vicie-ball-pillows.png 1000w, https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vicie-ball-pillows-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vicie-ball-pillows-150x90.png 150w, https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vicie-ball-pillows-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Vicki saw an opportunity to care for others. Pillows to help protect her surgery site were very comforting and she knew of a group who would be willing to help.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-button text-center\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/news\/when-a-nurse-becomes-a-patient-and-still-finds-ways-to-take-care-of-others\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t>\n\t\tRead Vicki&#039;s Story\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colon Cancer Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our oncology team has the experience to deliver the most effective treatment. Norton Cancer Institute\u2019s colon cancer specialists are at the forefront of developing innovative approaches to getting patients back to living their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State-of-the-art treatments include immunotherapy and biologic therapies that can provide a unique treatment designed specifically to combat the genetic makeup of your cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on how advanced your colon cancer is, treatment may include a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to our current leading-edge treatments, we offer you the opportunity to participate in innovative National Cancer Institute- and industry-sponsored clinical research studies. A clinical trial would give you access to new therapies that aren\u2019t widely available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your colon cancer patient navigator will guide you through the treatment process. The navigator is a registered nurse and advocate for patients and families who can help coordinate scheduling to minimize visits. The navigator provides information and support through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgery is the most common treatment for any colon cancer. Surgery can include removing a polyp from the colon or rectum during a colonoscopy or more invasive procedures to remove the tumor and surrounding tissue. This could include removing a section of colon, then reconnecting it. In some cases, the colon can\u2019t be reconnected, and colostomy is performed to deposit feces in a bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure that uses heat to kill cancer cells. Electrodes on a special probe are inserted either through the skin with local anesthesia or through an incision in the abdomen, requiring general anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, cryosurgery freezes abnormal tissue to destroy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chemotherapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chemotherapy drugs are used to stop the growth of cancer cells by killing them or preventing them from dividing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Systemic chemotherapy drugs are taken by mouth or injection; they enter the bloodstream and can reach cancer cells throughout the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regional chemotherapy drugs can target the liver if the cancer has spread there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radiation Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">External radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to target cancer cells with precision. Internal radiation therapy places a radioactive substance directly into or near the cancer and can be used for colon cancer that has spread to the liver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Targeted Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These treatments attack specific cancer cells. Biomarker tests can help predict your response to certain types of targeted therapy drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immunotherapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immunotherapy helps your immune system fight cancer. 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ratings in gynecologic cancer surgery and prostate cancer surgery through Norton Cancer Institute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First in the world<\/strong>\u00a0to treat a patient with a novel combination therapy for newly diagnosed acute leukemia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First in the world<\/strong>\u00a0to treat a solid tumor patient with ONC-841, a novel immunotherapy drug targeting the SIGLEC-10 immune checkpoint molecule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognized for\u00a0<strong>adult oncology<\/strong>\u00a0by\u00a0<strong>Becker\u2019s Hospital Review<\/strong>\u00a0in its \u201c100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs\u201d list for 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to over\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/cancer-care\/services\/current-cancer-clinical-trials\/\"><strong>170 clinical trials<\/strong><\/a>, offering local patients the\u00a0<strong>same leading-edge options<\/strong>\u00a0available at top national 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