Colon Cancer
Colon cancer consultation for staging, chemotherapy planning, targeted therapy, follow-up care, and personalized treatment decisions.
Understanding Colon Cancer
Colon cancer develops in the large intestine and may cause bowel changes, bleeding, anemia, abdominal pain, or weight loss.
Treatment depends on stage, surgery findings, pathology, molecular markers, and patient condition.
Early diagnosis and proper staging help decide whether surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy is needed.
Types of Colon Cancer
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
The most common type — starts in the milk ducts and invades surrounding tissue. Accounts for about 80% of all breast cancer cases.
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)
Begins in the lobules (milk-producing glands). Often harder to detect on imaging; requires careful clinical evaluation.
HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Overexpresses the HER2 protein, making it more aggressive — but highly responsive to targeted therapies like trastuzumab (Herceptin).
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Lacks ER, PR, and HER2 receptors. More aggressive and treated primarily with chemotherapy and newer immunotherapy agents.
Hormone Receptor-Positive (HR+)
Fuelled by estrogen or progesterone. Responds well to hormone-blocking therapies such as tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
A rare, rapidly progressing form that causes redness and swelling. Requires immediate, aggressive multimodal treatment.
Symptoms to watch for
Recognising early symptoms leads to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
How Colon Cancer is diagnosed
Colonoscopy
Helps identify and biopsy the tumor.
Biopsy
Confirms diagnosis.
CT Scan / PET CT
Used for staging.
CEA Blood Test
Useful for monitoring.
MSI/MMR Testing
Helps assess immunotherapy suitability in selected cases.
Treatment options available
Treatment depends on type, stage, and patient health. Dr. Kumar designs individualised plans:
Outlook & prognosis
Outcomes depend on stage, subtype, and treatment response. Modern treatments have significantly improved survival:
Early Stage
Better outcomes with timely treatment.
Locally Advanced
Chemotherapy may reduce recurrence risk.
Advanced Stage
Systemic therapy helps disease control.
Frequently asked questions
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Book an appointment with Dr. Shikhar Kumar for colon cancer treatment planning, chemotherapy guidance, and report review.