U.S. FDA Has Approved Several Colon and Rectal Cancer Drugs to Treat Colon and Rectal Cancer
Colon and Rectal Cancer Drugs Colon and Rectal Cancer Drugs are used to treat colon and rectal cancer. Cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer, while cancer in the rectum is known as rectal cancer. Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum. Colon and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have many features in common. The colon and rectum are parts of the large intestine. The colon is found below the stomach. The rectum is a short tube connected to the colon. Together, the colon and rectum are about 2 meters (6.5 feet) long. Treatment for colorectal cancer (colon and rectal cancer) usually involves surgery to remove cancer. Other treatments might also be recommended, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy (radiotherapy). Colon and Rectal Cancer Drugs can be used to treat colon cancer. Some drugs commonly used for colorectal cancer include 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), Trifluridine and tipiracil (Lonsurf), Irinotecan (Camptosar), Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin)...