What should you do if you have colon cancer? First of all, we must detect it as early as possible. Regular physical examination is a good habit, which can help you find potential problems. If you have abdominal pain and other conditions, you should also go for a physical examination in time, don't delay.

Once colon cancer is diagnosed, treatment is an inseparable part. The treatment principle is simple: treat early and go all out. However, treatment plans vary from person to person and must be customized according to the condition.

The first option is to treat colon cancer through surgical resection. With surgical resection, the tumor is removed along with the surrounding affected tissue. For colon cancer detected early, surgery can usually cure the disease and the patient has a higher survival rate.

Chemotherapy is usually given before or after surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence and spread. For advanced colon cancer, chemotherapy can also extend a patient's survival.

Radiation therapy is usually used together with chemotherapy and has certain effects on patients with larger tumors or those that have spread to other parts of the body. Moreover, when faced with colon cancer, the treatment methods and prognosis will vary according to the different stages of the cancer (early, intermediate, late). There is a difference.

First, treatment methods and prognosis of early colon cancer.The main treatment for early-stage colon cancer is surgical removal of the tumor. With early detection and timely surgery, the patient's survival rate can reach more than 90%. The prognosis after surgery is good, there is a high chance of achieving radical cure, and the patient has a long survival expectation. 

Second, treatment methods and prognosis of mid-term colon cancer.Intermediate colon cancer means that the tumor has spread to surrounding lymph nodes but has not yet metastasized to other organs. It is mainly treated by surgical removal of the tumor. Postoperative adjuvant treatment, such as chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, may be required to reduce the risk of recurrence and spread.

The prognosis of mid-stage colon cancer is relatively good, with the patient's survival rate ranging from about 70-80%, but it depends on the specific condition of the tumor and the effectiveness of treatment.

Third, treatment methods and prognosis of advanced colon cancer.Advanced colon cancer refers to tumors that have spread to distant organs, such as the liver, lungs, etc. Treatment is mainly through surgical removal of the primary tumor and metastases, combined with comprehensive treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy.

The treatment of advanced colon cancer is more complicated. The prognosis of advanced colon cancer is relatively poor, and the survival rate of patients is low, but there is still a certain chance of survival.

Generally speaking, patients with colon cancer are more likely to recover if they are detected and treated early. However, everyone's situation is different, so it is difficult to generalize how long you can live with colon cancer. The patient's age, health status, stage of the cancer, and effectiveness of treatment will affect survival time.

Treatment is important, but our mentality cannot be ignored. Maintaining an optimistic and positive attitude will also help to defeat the disease. Believe in yourself and the doctor, and we can defeat it together!

More importantly, if you find any symptoms related to colon cancer, such as stomach pain, abnormal bowel movements, bloody stools, etc., you should seek medical examination in time.

Early detection and early treatment can increase the chance of cure and prolong survival time. At the same time, a healthy lifestyle, good eating habits and regular physical examinations can also reduce the risk of colon cancer.