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Treatment
Treatment for colon cancer varies, depending on the size and location of the tumor, among other factors. Surgery is the mainstay of therapy in most cases. Sometimes chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy may be recommended as well. Each patient typically is evaluted by a team of physicians. To better understand the specific characteristics of the tumor as well as "stage" of the cancer (extent to which it has spread), the doctors order a battery of diagnostic tests, including X-rays, CT scans, and blood tests. This evaluation will help the medical team design the best and most effective treatment regimen.
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