Global prevalence:
Colon cancer is a common malignant tumor globally. It has a high incidence rate in developed countries and regions—such as Europe and North America—and is a major type of digestive system tumor.
Stage-specific treatment for colon cancer
Early treatment (involving a localized, small tumor with a favorable response)
specifically surgical resection combined with adjuvant therapy—can effectively control tumor progression, and the patient's prognosis is relatively good.
Intermediate-stage treatment (addressing local spread, inhibiting growth, and delaying progression)
employs a comprehensive approach—such as surgery combined with chemotherapy and targeted therapy—to control further tumor spread and slow the rate of disease deterioration.
Treatment for advanced disease (distant metastasis; aimed at symptom relief and survival prolongation)
primarily employs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and others to alleviate clinical symptoms and extend patient survival as much as possible.
Why choose Fosun Health for colon cancer treatment
Fosun Health utilizes its affiliated hospitals' platforms for Da Vinci or laparoscopic colon cancer surgery, pathology and molecular testing, liver metastasis ablation, and SCART selective therapy, while integrating drug resources such as Hanbeitai (bevacizumab), independently developed by Henlius.Hanbeitai is approved for treating metastatic colorectal cancer; the team formulates systemic treatment plans based on factors such as MMR/MSI, RAS, and BRAF status, as well as the extent of metastasis.
Minimally invasive surgery helps reduce abdominal wall trauma and promotes the recovery of bowel function; for limited liver metastases, options such as surgery, ablation, or selective radiotherapy can be further evaluated to control the lesions while preserving as much normal liver tissue as possible, thereby lowering the risk of certain treatment-related complications.Beyond postoperative adjuvant therapy and the management of liver and lung metastases, Fosun Health also provides support regarding nutrition, bowel function, stoma care, and long-term follow-up.
Colon Cancer Treatment Methods
1.SCART stereotactic central ablative radiotherapy
Indicated for recurrent or metastatic lesions that have undergone rigorous assessment and are large in volume, where conventional uniform radiotherapy is limited by surrounding organs (e.g., certain large liver metastases).
Treatment advantages:
① Targets large-volume lesions: Focuses on treating radioresistant regions within the tumor.
② Protect normal liver: Reduce radiation dose to the remaining liver, the intestines, and the kidneys.
③ Aiming for conversion: Surgery or local therapies may be re-evaluated after lesion shrinkage.
④ An alternative option: Cannot replace standard surgery or systemic therapy.
2.Da Vinci robotic or laparoscopic colon cancer surgery
Suitable for resectable localized or regional colon cancer, as well as patients who become eligible for resection following conversion therapy.
Treatment advantages:
① Precise handling of mesenteric vessels: Minimizing impact on adjacent ureters and organs.
② Standardized complete mesorectal excision: Addresses both resection margins and regional lymph node dissection.
③ Obtain accurate pathological staging: Determine lymph node, vascular, and perineural invasion.
④ Promotes recovery of bowel function: Reduces the burden on the incision and facilitates early resumption of eating and defecation.
3.Microwave or radiofrequency ablation for liver metastases
Indicated for liver metastases from colon cancer that are limited in number and suitable in size and location, where the lesions are unresectable or require a combined approach involving liver resection.
Treatment advantages:
① Image-guided treatment: Targeting localized intrahepatic metastases.
② Protection of normal liver tissue: Reduces the need for open surgery and minimizes loss of liver parenchyma.
③ Can be combined with systemic therapy: Used in the comprehensive treatment of selected oligometastatic cases.
④ Strict lesion selection: Careful assessment is required when lesions are adjacent to bile ducts, major blood vessels, or the intestine.
4.VitalBeam precision radiotherapy
Suitable for unresectable locally recurrent lesions or metastases (such as to retroperitoneal lymph nodes, bone, or brain); it is not used as a standard treatment for the primary colon cancer lesion.
Treatment advantages:
① Adaptable to localized recurrence: Target volume designed based on the spatial relationship between the lesion and the bowel/major blood vessels.
② Protect abdominal organs: Reduce radiation dose to the small intestine, kidneys, liver, and spinal cord.
③ Relief of local symptoms: Can be used to treat pain, bleeding, or compression.
④ Facilitates combination therapy: Can be integrated with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy.
5.Chemotherapy
Systemic elimination of potential cancer cells using anti-cancer drugs to effectively control the rate of tumor progression; commonly used for patients with intermediate-to-advanced colon cancer.
6.Targeted therapy
Targets specific molecular markers such as VEGF for precision therapy; offers good efficacy with relatively mild side effects, making it suitable for patients with advanced-stage disease.
7.Immunotherapy
Activates the body's immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells, providing a new, effective treatment option for patients with advanced colon cancer.
Interventional therapy: Suitable for select colon cancer patients presenting with intestinal obstruction, tumor hemorrhage, or limited hepatic metastases; options include stent placement, vascular embolization, or local hepatic artery therapy.
Post-treatment care
Maintain a regular daily routine and a high-fiber diet; avoid prolonged sedentary behavior; attend scheduled follow-ups and actively cooperate with further treatment as advised.
Post-treatment examinations
Regular colonoscopy, tumor marker testing, and follow-up imaging are required after treatment to detect changes in the condition in a timely manner.
Conclusion
Colon cancer poses a serious threat; successful treatment hinges on early detection, diagnosis, and intervention, as well as selecting the appropriate treatment plan and adhering to follow-up care, which helps improve quality of life and extend survival time.
