Cáncer de colon en estadio III

Most stage 3 colon cancer patients will receive a recommendation of surgery, followed by chemotherapy.

Cáncer de colon en estadio III

Most stage 3 colon cancer patients will receive a recommendation of surgery, followed by chemotherapy.

Cáncer de colon en estadio III

Most stage 3 colon cancer patients will receive a recommendation of surgery, followed by chemotherapy.

Cirugía

The type of surgery you receive will depend on the location of your tumor.

Cirugía

The type of surgery you receive will depend on the location of your tumor.

Cirugía

The type of surgery you receive will depend on the location of your tumor.

Combination Chemotherapy

Patients who can tolerate combination chemotherapy that includes oxaliplatin (Eloxatin®) are often prescribed:

  • Folfox — combination treatment with IV 5-FU (fluorouracil), leucovorin, and oxaliplatin

  • CapeOx — combination treatment with capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill similar to 5-FU) and oxaliplatin.

Any patient receiving chemotherapy containing 5-FU or capecitabine should undergo DPD testing prior to beginning treatment.

Combination Chemotherapy

Patients who can tolerate combination chemotherapy that includes oxaliplatin (Eloxatin®) are often prescribed:

  • Folfox — combination treatment with IV 5-FU (fluorouracil), leucovorin, and oxaliplatin

  • CapeOx — combination treatment with capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill similar to 5-FU) and oxaliplatin.

Any patient receiving chemotherapy containing 5-FU or capecitabine should undergo DPD testing prior to beginning treatment.

Combination Chemotherapy

Patients who can tolerate combination chemotherapy that includes oxaliplatin (Eloxatin®) are often prescribed:

  • Folfox — combination treatment with IV 5-FU (fluorouracil), leucovorin, and oxaliplatin

  • CapeOx — combination treatment with capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill similar to 5-FU) and oxaliplatin.

Any patient receiving chemotherapy containing 5-FU or capecitabine should undergo DPD testing prior to beginning treatment.

Alternative Chemotherapy

Patients who have medical reasons not to use combination chemotherapy may be prescribed chemotherapy with a single drug:

  • Xeloda® (capecitabine) — an oral “prodrug” which is converted to 5-FU in the tissues
  • 5-FU and leucovorin — an intravenous chemotherapy drug given with a vitamin (leucovorin) that enhances the effect of 5-FU.

Your doctor can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different chemotherapy regimens for your individual needs.

Any patient receiving chemotherapy containing 5-FU or capecitabine should undergo DPD testing prior to beginning treatment.

Alternative Chemotherapy

Patients who have medical reasons not to use combination chemotherapy may be prescribed chemotherapy with a single drug:

  • Xeloda® (capecitabine) — an oral “prodrug” which is converted to 5-FU in the tissues
  • 5-FU and leucovorin — an intravenous chemotherapy drug given with a vitamin (leucovorin) that enhances the effect of 5-FU.

Your doctor can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different chemotherapy regimens for your individual needs.

Any patient receiving chemotherapy containing 5-FU or capecitabine should undergo DPD testing prior to beginning treatment.

Alternative Chemotherapy

Patients who have medical reasons not to use combination chemotherapy may be prescribed chemotherapy with a single drug:

  • Xeloda® (capecitabine) — an oral “prodrug” which is converted to 5-FU in the tissues
  • 5-FU and leucovorin — an intravenous chemotherapy drug given with a vitamin (leucovorin) that enhances the effect of 5-FU.

Your doctor can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different chemotherapy regimens for your individual needs.

Any patient receiving chemotherapy containing 5-FU or capecitabine should undergo DPD testing prior to beginning treatment.

Radiación

If surgery reveals the tumor has spread outside the colon so that the tumor extends into other tissues such as the lining of the abdomen (the peritoneum),
follow-up radiation may be recommended.

Radiation is not a routine treatment for stage III colon cancer.

Radiación

If surgery reveals the tumor has spread outside the colon so that the tumor extends into other tissues such as the lining of the abdomen (the peritoneum),
follow-up radiation may be recommended.

Radiation is not a routine treatment for stage III colon cancer.

Radiación

If surgery reveals the tumor has spread outside the colon so that the tumor extends into other tissues such as the lining of the abdomen (the peritoneum), follow-up radiation may be recommended.

Radiation is not a routine treatment for stage III colon cancer.

Historias de campeones

So many people look for information and hope when a diagnosis hits. Our Champion Stories Hub showcases the resilience, strength, and heart of relentless champions of hope.

Cindy Wright

A finales de agosto de 2023 me hicieron una colonoscopia normal, sin síntomas ni factores de riesgo, pero me diagnosticaron cáncer en el colon sigmoide. Mi marido de 37 años estaba conmigo y, por supuesto, nos quedamos en shock.

A esto le siguieron tomografías computarizadas, análisis de sangre, reuniones con 2 cirujanos (uno local y otro en el MD Anderson), un oncólogo local y luego la cirugía en el MD Anderson a principios de octubre de 2023. Me enteré de que estaba en la etapa 3 de bajo riesgo (T3N1aM0), y mi colon también era demasiado largo para mi cuerpo, por lo que también extirparon parte de la longitud extra (llamado colon redundante y por lo general se nace con él). Uno de los 31 ganglios linfáticos tenía células tumorales, por lo que la quimioterapia estaba en mi futuro.

Historias de campeones

So many people look for information and hope when a diagnosis hits. Our Champion Stories Hub showcases the resilience, strength, and heart of relentless champions of hope.

Cindy Wright

A finales de agosto de 2023 me hicieron una colonoscopia normal, sin síntomas ni factores de riesgo, pero me diagnosticaron cáncer en el colon sigmoide. Mi marido de 37 años estaba conmigo y, por supuesto, nos quedamos en shock.

A esto le siguieron tomografías computarizadas, análisis de sangre, reuniones con 2 cirujanos (uno local y otro en el MD Anderson), un oncólogo local y luego la cirugía en el MD Anderson a principios de octubre de 2023. Me enteré de que estaba en la etapa 3 de bajo riesgo (T3N1aM0), y mi colon también era demasiado largo para mi cuerpo, por lo que también extirparon parte de la longitud extra (llamado colon redundante y por lo general se nace con él). Uno de los 31 ganglios linfáticos tenía células tumorales, por lo que la quimioterapia estaba en mi futuro.

Historias de campeones

So many people look for information and hope when a diagnosis hits. Our Champion Stories Hub showcases the resilience, strength, and heart of relentless champions of hope.

Cindy Wright

A finales de agosto de 2023 me hicieron una colonoscopia normal, sin síntomas ni factores de riesgo, pero me diagnosticaron cáncer en el colon sigmoide. Mi marido de 37 años estaba conmigo y, por supuesto, nos quedamos en shock.

A esto le siguieron tomografías computarizadas, análisis de sangre, reuniones con 2 cirujanos (uno local y otro en el MD Anderson), un oncólogo local y luego la cirugía en el MD Anderson a principios de octubre de 2023. Me enteré de que estaba en la etapa 3 de bajo riesgo (T3N1aM0), y mi colon también era demasiado largo para mi cuerpo, por lo que también extirparon parte de la longitud extra (llamado colon redundante y por lo general se nace con él). Uno de los 31 ganglios linfáticos tenía células tumorales, por lo que la quimioterapia estaba en mi futuro.