Apr 14, 2025 · Surgery for colon cancer Surgery is a main treatment option for many people with colon cancer. At Mayo Clinic, we have found that colon cancer surgery can provide a cure for some …

Jul 8, 2025 · If colon cancer has spread to other parts of your body and surgery isn't an option, chemotherapy can be used as the main treatment. It may be used in combination with targeted therapy.

Jul 18, 2025 · Treatment Stage 4 colon cancer, also called metastatic colon cancer, means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body — often the liver, lungs or abdominal cavity lining, called the …

Dec 19, 2024 · If colon cancer develops, many treatments can help control it. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and medicines, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

Jul 9, 2025 · The survival rate for early-onset colon cancer varies significantly by stage at diagnosis, just like in older adults. However, young adults tend to have better survival outcomes when matched with …

Jun 1, 2025 · Now, new research led by Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center found that adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy after surgery for patients with stage 3 (node-positive) colon cancer …

Mar 4, 2025 · Colorectal Cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women, even though it is among the most preventable …

Jul 18, 2025 · Find out about symptoms and complications for this advanced stage of colon cancer. Learn about treatment options, including chemotherapy, surgery and targeted medicines.

To increase understanding of risks, prevention, screening options, and treatment for both colon cancer and rectal cancer, Mayo Clinic colorectal cancer experts have answered questions through a series …

Jul 18, 2025 · Find out about symptoms and complications for this advanced stage of colon cancer. Learn about treatment options, including chemotherapy, surgery and targeted medicines.