“Is radiotherapy for colon cancer effective?”

Yes, radiotherapy can be effective for colon cancer in certain cases. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!

Radiation therapy (usually in conjunction with radiation sensitizing chemotherapy) is generally reserved for pre-operative treatment of rectal cancer. The method is also known as adjuvant chemo-radiation therapy. More often the radiation is given before surgery. Sometimes radiation is used as a primary treatment with effective eradication of the tumor. Radiation treatment helps prevent local recurrence of the cancer and is not to prevent distant spread. Usually after surgery a patient will receive additional chemotherapy for that purpose. Each case is different depending on the size, location, and histology of the tumor. You should discuss your options with your surgeon, oncologist and radiation oncologist.