Colorectal Cancer Treatment in Orange County, CA

Colorectal cancer includes both cancers of the colon and of the rectum. Most colorectal cancers begin as polyps, which are abnormal growths of tissue cells. Normally these polyps are benign, but over time they can develop into cancer. Colorectal cancer is actually the third most common type of cancer in men and women. If you’re experiencing symptoms of colorectal cancer in Orange County, contact Dr. Albert Chung today to schedule an appointment. Give our colorectal clinic a call at (714) 988-8690.

What Are The Risk Factors of Colorectal Cancer?

The CDC published an article that listed several risk factors that increase your chances of getting colorectal cancer,

• As You Age
• Obesity
• Alcohol
• Family history

Cancer.net stated in their article about colorectal cancer, that the average person with an average risk factor has about a 5% chance of developing this cancer, they also mentioned that the chances of inheriting this type of cancer is very uncommon.

How Does Dr. Chung Treat Colorectal Cancer?

Surgery is the main treatment provided by Dr. Albert Chung. Depending on how the cancer has spread, different surgeries are used. Either way, surgery to cure both colon and rectal cancer usually involves the same procedures, but can sometimes vary.

Polypectomy – This is a very common type of procedure done in the early stages of the cancer. Cancerous polyps of the colon or rectum can be detected and even removed during a colonoscopy.

Local Excision

This procedure usually treats cancer of the rectum. Depending on the case, it can be done through the anus or an incision in the rectum. This is done when part of the tissue wall has developed cancer, so your surgeon will remove the cancer and some surrounding tissue from the rectum.

Colon Resection (Colectomy)

This is commonly done in later stages of cancer or when cancer develops directly on the tissue wall of the colon. A colon resection involves removing a part or sometimes all of the colon and attached tissues to the cancer.

Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery

Through a few incisions, your surgeon will be able to look inside of your abdominal cavity with small scopes. Small instruments are used to remove cancerous tissue through these small incisions and leave minimal scarring and recovery time.