Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Comprehensive colorectal cancer assessment and treatment coordination

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer globally and one of the most treatable when detected early. Our gastroenterology and colorectal surgery team provides comprehensive assessment from initial colonoscopy through staging, surgical resection, chemotherapy coordination and post-treatment surveillance.

Early-stage colorectal cancer treated surgically carries an excellent prognosis; adjuvant chemotherapy reduces recurrence risk in intermediate and high-risk disease, and surveillance colonoscopy detects polyp recurrence before it progresses.

Key Benefits

Diagnostic colonoscopy with polypectomy in a single procedure
Comprehensive staging CT and MRI
Surgical resection coordinated with colorectal surgeon
Structured post-treatment surveillance programme

Is This Treatment Right For You?

Patients with rectal bleeding, change in bowel habit or elevated CEA
Those with confirmed colorectal polyps requiring surveillance
Patients with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer needing staging

What to Expect

Gastroenterology Consultation

Symptoms, family history and previous investigations reviewed.

Colonoscopy

Diagnostic colonoscopy with polypectomy or biopsy of suspicious lesions.

Staging

CT chest/abdomen/pelvis and MRI rectum for localised staging.

MDT & Treatment

Surgery, chemotherapy or chemoradiation delivered per MDT recommendation.

Recovery & Aftercare

Colonoscopy: 24-hour recovery; surgical resection: 4–6 weeks; chemotherapy: ongoing monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age should I start colorectal cancer screening?

Average-risk adults should begin colonoscopy screening at age 45; those with family history or Lynch syndrome start earlier — from age 40 or 5 years before the youngest affected relative.

Are polyps cancer?

Most polyps are benign but some have pre-cancerous potential; removing them during colonoscopy is a key cancer prevention step.