Onkologie. 2016:10(1):41-47 | DOI: 10.36290/xon.2016.010

Complications of colorectal cancer treatment

Miroslav Zavoral, Tomáš Grega, Štěpán Suchánek

Interní klinika, 1. lékařská fakulta Univerzity Karlovy, Ústřední vojenská nemocnice &ndash, Vojenská fakultní nemocnice Praha

Treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) requires a multidisciplinary approach involving a gastroenterologist, surgeon, pathologist,

oncologist and a radiologist. Treatment options depend on the stage of the disease, the overall condition of the patient and

the molecular characteristics of the tumor. In the context of preoperative care, treatment procedures for cancer of the rectum

is slightly different from the treatment of the colon cancer. In the case of metastatic CRC, there are unified treatment options,

using a combination of surgical and targeted systemic therapy. Each treatment modality is at risk of complications. Therefore it is

necessary to discuss the benefits and risks of the proposed treatment with each patient. We are presenting two cases of patients

with CRC, where the treatment led to a remission, even at the cost of significant complications.

Keywords: colorectal cancer, surgical treatment, radiotherapy, chemotherapy

Published: March 1, 2016  Show citation