Colon Cancer

Colon cancer occurs in the colon and rectum. Certain factors increase the risk of having colon cancer such as genetic factors, obesity, smoking, drinking alcohol and older age.

What are the symptoms of colon cancer?

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer may include:

• Blood in the stool
• Weight loss
• Weakness
• Abdominal pain
• Continuous constipation or diarrhea
• Rectal bleeding

If you have experienced one of the symptoms of colon cancer, you are advised to see a doctor.

How is colon cancer diagnosed?

Early diagnosis is playing an important role in the treatment of colon cancer. Diagnostic tests for colon cancer may include: 

• CT scan
• Colonoscopy
• Biopsy
• Stool test
   

What are the treatment options for colon cancer?

There are different options for treatment. Before deciding the best treatment, your condition should be evaluated by your doctor.

Surgical treatment, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the most common treatment ways of colon cancer also combined treatments may be considered.

In general, treatment of colon cancer begins with surgery. After the surgery, chemotherapy is given to decrease the risk of cancer recurrence. Also if it is a progressive cancer and it is already spread out chemotherapy treatment is given to damage the cancer cells which are located different parts of the body.

Also, radiotherapy may be given at the same time with chemotherapy according to the stage of the disease.

Why choose Turkey for colon cancer treatment?

• International accreditation: Our partner hospitals for colon cancer treatment in Turkey are certified by independent international organizations such as JCI (Joint Commission International) or ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and they are all university hospitals.
• Latest technology: Latest technologies are applied in our contracted hospitals to achieve the great results.
• Fast treatment arrangement: Since colon cancer treatment requires urgency, we provide you to start your treatment as soon as possible.
• Our partner hospitals has cooperation with top American cancer centers.
• Low prices: In Turkey, we provide affordable and high-quality healthcare for colon cancer. Colon cancer treatment cost in Turkey is 2-3 times lower than in Europe.
• Outpatient treatment: Most chemotherapy treatments are given in an outpatient clinic. You'll be in the hospital during chemotherapy treatment in a day and it takes at most 6-8 hours. Usually there is a specific timeline between chemotherapy sessions, your treatment could be in every 15 or 21 days. During these sessions you are always welcome in our hotel or you can choose to return your country. Most people are able to continue working and doing their usual activities during chemotherapy sessions.