Lowering the amount of fat and increasing the amount of fiber in the diet can reduce the risk. Although there has been no proven link, studies are being done on the affects of frying, smoking, and grilling certain meats and fish. The treatment of colorectal cancer depends on the stage of the disease, the general health of the patient, and other factors. There are a number of different surgical procedures depending on the extent of the disease. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and clinical trials are also types of treatments.
Ovarian cancer comes from cells of the ovary that grow and divide uncontrollably.
The cells may grow to form a tumor on the ovary, and can also break off from the main tumor and spread to other parts of the body. Although ovarian cancer can spread throughout the entire body, in most cases it stays in the abdomen and affects organs such as the intestines, liver, and stomach. The most important category of drug treatment is Plantium Cisplatin or Carboplatin. These medications are usually given intravenously over 12-24 hours, every three to four weeks, for six to twelve months. If the CA125 level was previously elevated and is falling during chemotherapy, the treatment is almost certainly effective.