Question
A 29-year-old male patient feels weak, has a lack of appetite, and experiences bloody stools and severe abdominal pain. He wants to know if it is possible to continue having children after surgery for colon cancer.
Answer
The treatment plan is determined by considering the clinical diagnosis stage, the patient’s age, and the overall condition. An individualized treatment plan is formulated, which may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The primary treatment for colorectal cancer is the surgical removal of the tumor, followed by postoperative radiation therapy in the tumor bed area, and chemotherapy to suppress micrometastatic disease. There are many treatment methods for this disease, but since the patient’s condition varies, the treatment methods also differ. Therefore, it is necessary for the patient to go to a professional hospital for detailed testing as soon as possible in order to receive appropriate treatment.