Colon cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in my country, which has brought great difficulties to patients and families. Many patients and their families regard it as a terminal illness and are constantly asking: Can colon cancer be cured? Experts point out that the

　　 Colon cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in my country, which has brought great difficulties to patients and families. Many patients and their families regard it as a terminal illness and are constantly asking: Can colon cancer be cured? Experts point out that the therapeutic effect of colon cancer depends on the treatment time, the patient's physical fitness and the development of the disease.

　　For patients with early colon cancer, it mainly depends on whether appropriate treatment measures have been taken in a timely manner. Generally speaking, early colon cancer is small and has no spread and metastasis. The most effective treatment method is surgical resection. The 5-year survival rate after early colon cancer can reach more than 60%. After the operation, chemotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine and other treatments can be used for a certain period of time to prevent recurrence.

　　 So can the late colon cancer in the middle stage be cured? For patients with middle stage colon cancer, whether it can be cured mainly depends on whether the treatment method is appropriate and the patient's physical condition. The main clinical methods for treating middle- and advanced colon cancer include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Arterial chemotherapy is the main chemotherapy method for middle- and advanced colon cancer. It can reduce the cancer to a certain extent, but it will also increase toxic and side effects as the treatment time is extended. Therefore, the chemotherapy drugs and chemotherapy time should be determined based on the tumor remission status, symptom remission status, and the treatment-related toxicity. Radiotherapy is also one of the most commonly used treatment methods for middle- and advanced colon cancer. It can shrink the tumor and improve symptoms. It is usually combined with chemotherapy, and the effect is better than radiotherapy alone or chemotherapy alone. However, radiotherapy is harmful to the body and should be used with caution in patients with middle- and advanced colon cancer with poor physical function.

　　In addition, given the toxic side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on the human body, traditional Chinese medicine treatment can be combined in the treatment of middle and late colon cancer to play a role in increasing efficacy and attenuating toxicity. For patients with middle- and advanced colon cancer who have a wide range of metastasis, weak body functions, and are already unable to tolerate radiotherapy and chemotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine can be used for conservative treatment. Although the short-term effect is not as obvious as chemotherapy, the long-term effect is good, and it has a significant effect in improving quality of life and extending survival.

　　How to eat after surgery?

Although the symptoms of colon cancer have been gradually relieved and cured through surgery, they should not be taken care of after the operation, otherwise it will not only be unfavorable to the recovery of the gastrointestinal tract, but will also lead to recurrence of the disease. However, there are many aspects to pay attention to after colon cancer surgery, especially in terms of diet.

　　1. Reduce the intake of fat in the diet: The fat in the diet can promote the growth of cancer cells, and can also cause the early mutation of normal cells to turn into tumors. Whether it is animal fat or vegetable fat, minimize it.

　　2. Increase the intake of cellulose in diet: The main function of fiber in food is to normalize intestinal peristalsis, increase the volume of feces, and reduce the time the feces stay in the rectum. The feces present in colon will make bacteria active and may produce carcinogens.

　　3. Reasonable fat intake: high-fat diet will promote the occurrence of intestinal tumors. Although cholesterol itself is not carcinogenic, it can develop a cancer-promoting effect after reacting with cholestalic acid. Therefore, colon tumor patients should not eat too much fat. The calories provided by fat every day should account for less than 30% of the total calories.

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