For early Colon Cancer, surgery is sufficient to provide a cure. In advanced cases, chemotherapy and occasionally radiation therapy my be required.
Most patients make a complete recovery from surgery and go on to lead a comfortable, normal life.
Therefore, you should read as much as you can about healthy diets and lifestyle and undertake Colorectal Cancer detection procedures in your 40's. Early Cancer detection is the best treatment. For more information, go to the Cancer Facts section and read about Colo-rectal Cancer.