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Chemotherapy, radiation, and other therapies for colorectal cancer

Your doctor may recommend chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and/or other therapies to treat colorectal cancer. 

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Treatment therapies

Your doctor may recommend chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and/or other therapies to treat your cancer.

How is my type of treatment determined?

Treatment for colorectal cancer depends on several factors including the:

  • location of the tumor
  • stage of the cancer
  • tumor pathology
  • overall health of a patient

Every case is different. Your best resource is your doctor, who knows the specific details about your diagnosis.

Common therapies for colorectal cancer

Targeted therapy

Targeted therapy uses drugs to target and "turn off" specific genes and proteins that help cancer cells grow.

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