There are many different types of colorectal cancer which include:
More detailed information can be found at Macmillan.
The treatment for colorectal cancer is determined by the location of the cancer with the treatment options including:
- Surgery – the aim of surgery for colorectal cancer is to cure the cancer by removing it. The surgeon removes the part of the bowel that is cancerous and some of the tissue around it
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Symptom management
- Or a combination of these treatments
When treatment is complete
When treatment is complete a member of the team will discuss what happens.
The colorectal nurse specialist team are available for advice and can be contacted on 0113 2065535.