About Colon Cancer Treatment

Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also be named colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. Colon and rectum are parts of large intestines, which is the lower part of the body’s digestive system.  They are often grouped together because they have many features in common.  Colorectal cancer often begins as a growth called a polyp, which may form on the inner wall of the colon or rectum. There are 2 types of polyps Adenomatous polyps (adenomas), they are cancerous and Hyperplastic polyps and inflammatory polyps, they are non-cancerous. These can be treated using various advanced techniques and the line of treatment depends upon the diagnosis performed by the doctor. Read More about Colon Cancer Treatment →

Singapore, Singapore
  • Mount Elizabeth Hospital is a 345-bed private hospital located along Singapore\'s Orchard Road. The JCI accredited facility was established in 1976 by Parkway Health to cater to patients of all ages from Singapore, Southeast Asia, and international patients from all countries visiting Singapore. 
  • Over the last few years, it has gained immense popularity as a multi-organ transplant specialty hospital. They specialize in cardiology, oncology, and neuroscience, offering a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical treatment options. 
  • It was the first private healthcare center in Singapore to perform open-heart surgery and is also credited to establish a nuclear medicine center. 
  • Other than their specialties, the hospital also offers treatments covering anaesthesiology, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, dental specialties, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, medical oncology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, otorhinolaryngology, pediatric medicine, plastic surgery, renal medicine, respiratory medicine, and urology. 
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