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Colon Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment – Health Professional Information [NCI]

Cancer of the colon is a highly treatable and often curable disease when localized to the bowel. Surgery is the primary form of treatment and results in cure in approximately 50% of the patients. Recurrence following surgery is a major problem and is often the ultimate cause of death. Incidence and Mortality Estimated…