Colon cancer arises in the large intestine, usually from polyps that turn cancerous over years. Screening can find and remove polyps before cancer develops.
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About colon cancer
Colon cancer arises in the large intestine, usually from polyps that turn cancerous over years. Screening can find and remove polyps before cancer develops. Treatment is built around surgery, with chemotherapy and targeted therapy added according to stage and molecular profile.
Signs to watch for
Change in bowel habit lasting more than a few weeks
Blood in the stool
Persistent abdominal discomfort or cramps
A feeling that the bowel does not empty
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue from anaemia
Most of these have other causes too. If one lasts, see a doctor.
Who is at higher risk
Age above 50
Colorectal polyps
Family history or inherited syndromes (Lynch, FAP)
Inflammatory bowel disease
Diet low in fibre and high in red/processed meat
Obesity, smoking, and alcohol
Having a risk factor doesn’t mean you will get cancer.
How it’s diagnosed
Colonoscopy with biopsy is the key test. CT of the chest and abdomen, CEA blood marker, and molecular testing of the tumour complete staging and guide therapy.
Many of these tests can be arranged by your CION team in Sangareddy.
Treatment options
Your plan depends on the type and stage of the cancer and on your overall health. CION’s tumour board agrees on it with you.
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Surgical resection of the involved colon segment, including laparoscopic approaches
Through CION’s network
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Adjuvant chemotherapy by stage
In Sangareddy
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Targeted therapy guided by molecular testing
In Sangareddy
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Treatment of liver-limited disease in coordination with surgical teams
CION oncologists see patients in Sangareddy, so you travel less for consultations and follow-ups.
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Every Case Discussed by the Tumour Board
Specialists from all CION centres weigh the options together, and your doctor explains them, risks included.
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Chemotherapy and Tests Closer to Home
Chemotherapy, blood tests and biopsies in Sangareddy, so you travel less.
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Help with Insurance and Costs
Help with cashless insurance, an EMI facility and a written cost estimate before treatment.
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One 24/7 Helpline
Call 1800 202 8726 at any hour for appointments, questions or help between visits.
Before your visit
See a specialist soon if…
A sign listed above lasts more than a few weeks
A scan or test has shown something that needs checking
You’ve been diagnosed and want a clear plan
You’ve been advised treatment and want a second opinion
Your cancer has come back, or treatment isn’t working as hoped
Not sure? Call 1800 202 8726 and our care team will guide you.
Your checklist
What to bring
Biopsy report, plus any extra tests on the biopsy (often labelled IHC)
Scan reports (CT, MRI, PET-CT, ultrasound), with the CD if you have it
Recent blood test reports
Discharge summaries and operation notes
Details of any treatment you’ve had so far
A list of the medicines you take now
Photo ID, and your insurance card if you have one
Questions to ask your doctor
What type and stage is my cancer?
What treatment do you recommend, and why?
What are the side effects and risks?
How long will treatment take, and what will it cost?
Which parts can be done close to home?
Book a colon cancer consultation
Share your details and our care team will call you back to fix a time.
CION Cancer Care in Sangareddy
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
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Partner hospitals
CION oncologists consult at Manjeera Hospital, Hope Hospital, Star Hospital, Dr. Lalitha Fertility, Sri Sanvi Hospital (Narayankhed), Amrutha Hospital (Narayankhed), Sai Sanjeevani Hospital (Narayankhed).
Timings
Vary by hospital. Call to check when your doctor is in
No — piles and fissures are far more common causes. But bleeding should never be dismissed without examination, especially after age 45 or with a family history.
2Will I need a permanent stoma?
Most colon cancer surgeries do not need a permanent stoma. When one is needed it is often temporary; your surgeon will explain before the operation.
3When should screening colonoscopy start?
For average-risk individuals, screening is generally advised from age 45-50; earlier when there is a strong family history. Ask our team what fits your risk profile.
4Where is colon cancer treated near Sangareddy?
CION’s doctors see patients in Sangareddy at partner hospitals (Manjeera Hospital, Hope Hospital, Star Hospital, Dr. Lalitha Fertility, Sri Sanvi Hospital (Narayankhed), Amrutha Hospital (Narayankhed), Sai Sanjeevani Hospital (Narayankhed)). Consultations, chemotherapy and many tests can be arranged locally; surgery and radiation are done at partner centres, and your team tells you where to go. Call 1800 202 8726 to check where and when.
5Is the tumour board review free?
Yes. Every case is discussed by CION’s tumour board of specialists from all its centres, at no charge. Tests and treatment are paid for separately, and you get a written estimate first.
6How do I book a colon cancer consultation in Sangareddy?
Call 1800 202 8726 or use the form on this page. Our care team fixes a time and helps you organise the reports you already have.
Get one clear plan for your colon cancer
It starts with a consultation in Sangareddy. The tumour board review is free.
This page explains colon cancer care at CION Cancer Clinics, Sangareddy. It is general information, not medical advice. Your treatment plan is made only after a consultation and a review of your reports.