Colorectal Cancer Treatment Options by Stage of Diagnosis
The information below will help you understand some of the
treatment options available during each stage of colorectal cancer. Stages of Colorectal Cancer Chemotherapy/Biologics Radiation Interventional Radiology
determining prognosis Stage II Yes, for rectal and high risk Yes, for rectal cancer. colon cancers. FOLFOX (5-FU/ Given in tandem with Leucovorin/Oxaliplatin) 5-FU or Xeloda or CapeOx (Capecitabine/ Oxaliplatin) Stage III FOLFOX or CapeOx Yes, for rectal cancer. Given in tandem with 5-FU or Xeloda
Earliest stage of cancer Stage IV Yes, if the tumor is FOLFOX or FOLFIRI (5-FU/ Yes, for rectal cancer Possibly. Options obstructive or blocking Leucovorin/Irinotecan) plus and in certain other could be Radio Stage IV= the bowel Bevacizumab or Cetux- Frequency imab or Panitumumab or Ablation (RFA) or No, if the tumor is not Ziv-aflibercept chemoemboliza- blocking the bowel Treatment Options for Colorectal Cancer
Understanding all the treatment options available to you can be
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overwhelming. What treatment will work for you? Which methods Biologics include a wide range of substances from animal products
have proven to be most effective? Use this guide to explore your
and other living sources (as opposed to chemically manufactured
choices, get the facts about the latest breakthroughs, and under-
medications) to prevent, diagnose or treat disease.
stand what each treatment option involves so you can work with
your doctor to make an informed decision. Clinical trials are also
Trade Name Generic Name
available for all stages of colorectal cancer. Bevacizumab Surgery/Resection Cetuximab
Resection is the partial or complete removal of an organ, such as
Vectibix Panitumumab Zaltrap Ziv-aflibercept Chemotherapy Chemotherapy refers to treatment using chemicals to kill cells Interventional Radiology
that divide rapidly, such as harmful cancer cells.
Interventional Radiology is a minimally invasive procedure involv-
ing the precise placement of a needle into the body using imaging
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(MRI, X-ray, etc.) to target treatment to the source of the disease.
5Fluorouracil (5FU) Treatment Types Camptosar Irinotecan/CPT-11 • Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) – This procedure is used to Capecitabine
treat unresectable metastatic disease. An electrical current is
Eloxatin Oxaliplatin
used to burn away the remaining tumor. • Chemoembolization – Cancer-fighting agents are injected • Microspheres – This procedure uses a catheter to deliver tiny
beads called microspheres that are coated with radiation,
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