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 Vizag.
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
2
Adjuvant chemotherapy by stage
In Vizag
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Targeted therapy guided by molecular testing
In Vizag
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Treatment of liver-limited disease in coordination with surgical teams
Your CION care team arranges network services and tells you where to go.
Who treats colon cancer at CION
Medical, surgical and radiation oncologists plan your care, and CION’s tumour board of 17 specialists reviews every case. Doctors you can see in the Vizag region are marked.
Medical oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
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 Vizag?
CION’s doctors see patients in Vizag. 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 Vizag?
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 Vizag. The tumour board review is free.
This page explains colon cancer care at CION Cancer Clinics, Vizag. It is general information, not medical advice. Your treatment plan is made only after a consultation and a review of your reports.