The colon is a six foot section of the body's digestive system that moves waste material from the small intestine to the rectum. The rectum is at the end of the colon. The function of the colon is to extract fluids from waste material.

Colon cancer, also referred to as colorectal cancer is believed to develop as a mushroom-like growth. These growths are most commonly small and non cancerous but can become cancerous in time.

A large number of people with colon cancer have no symptoms in the early stages. Symptoms could include:

• A change in the consistency of your bowels, lasting longer than a few weeks
• Rectal bleeding
• Blood in your stool
• Abdominal pain
• A feeling that your bowel isn't completely empty
• Weakness or fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss

There are various treatment options for colon cancer. The primary treatment for this disease is to surgically remove part of, or all of your colon. Surgery is usually followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Traditional treatment options could include the use of toxic medicines. Your doctor may suggest:

• Surgery
• Radiotherapy
• Chemotherapy
• Additional drug therapy

Radiation therapy may also be considered an option for some colon cancer patients. Radiation therapy is used in an attempt to destroy cancerous cells and cause a reduction in tumor size. It is most often used for colon cancer that has metastasized. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are often performed simultaneously.

Colorectal surgery could result in a permanent colostomy. This is where the remaining portion of your colon is accessed through an incision made in the abdominal area, thereby allowing fecal matter to exit through this opening and into a bag.

Colon cancer is a very stressful diagnosis and your healthcare team understands this. At Hope4Cancer Institute we will make every effort to keep you up to date and comfortable with your diagnosis, options, and treatment. We work with you to ensure that every aspect of your colon cancer treatment program is successful. The recommendations your healthcare team make to you will be for the most effective alternative treatments.

Individual treatment plans will vary. Hope4Cancer Institute optimizes your colon cancer treatment program by integrating our therapies which could include:

• Sono-Photo-Dynamic Therapy
• Hope4Cancer Therapy - Poly-MVA, Vitamin C, Laetrile (B-17)
• Primed - non toxic cancer agent
• Nutrition Therapy
• Whole Body Detoxification
• Anti/fungal microbial Therapy
• Ozone Therapy
• Support Therapy

Our innovative approach to cancer treatment focuses not only on the disease, but on the patient's mind, body, and spirit.. If you are looking for a colon cancer treatment program that treats more than just your cancer, Hope4Cancer Institute is the place for you. Call us today at 1-619-468-9209. Our patient liaison is waiting to tell you more about our innovative approach to colon cancer treatment.

• The five year survival rate is more than 90% when treated at an early stage
• The five year survival rate in patients with advanced colon cancer, with metastasis, is less than 10%.