Almost 153.000 people will be diagnosed with it this year, and about 57,000 will die of the disease. Radiation Therapy is used to destroy cancer cells by reducing their ability to grow and divide.
Chemotherapy is the use of Anti-cancer drugs to relieve and shrink tumors.
Most survivors of colorectal cancer do not need colostomies. Patient with permanent colostomies can live active and confortable lives with the help from professionals specially trained to deal with their needs.