Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Treatment in India
Beyond Conventional Treatment. Grounded in Evidence.
India reports tens of thousands of colorectal cancer cases every year.
Colon cancer begins in the inner lining of the large intestine. It is often silent in its early stages. It develops from small growths called polyps even before symptoms appear.
Dr. Tarang Krishna combines clinical oncology with Cancer Healer Therapy, an integrative approach that works with your treatment, not around it.
What Is Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer develops in the large intestine. It typically begins as non-cancerous polyps. When left undetected, these polyps can turn cancerous over time. It is classified under colorectal cancers. Lifestyle, diet, and genetics all play a significant role in its development.
What Are The Types Of Colon Cancer?
Accounts for over 95% of colon cancers. Develops in the mucus-producing glands lining the colon.
Slow-growing and originate in the hormone-producing cells of the intestine.
Develop in the connective tissue of the colon wall. Rare but require specialised treatment.
Affects lymph tissue within the colon. Can originate in the colon or spread from elsewhere in the body.
Arise from the muscle or connective tissue of the colon wall. Rare but typically aggressive.
What Are The Causes And Risk Factors Of Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer rarely develops without reason. Knowing your risk factors is the first step toward prevention.
Lifestyle & Behavioural
A diet high in red or processed meat and low in fibre
Physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyle
Obesity
Heavy alcohol consumption and smoking
Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance
Biological & Genetic
Personal or family history of colon cancer
Inherited conditions
Inflammatory bowel conditions ( Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
Age (risk increases significantly post 50)
Prior radiation to the abdomen for other cancers
What Are The Signs & Symptoms Of Colon Cancer?
The signs and symptoms of colon cancer are often subtle at first. Here is what to look out for:
Persistent changes in bowel habits (diarrhoea and constipation)
Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding
Abdominal discomfort (cramping, gas, or constant pain)
Unexplained fatigue or weakness
Unexplained and rapid weight loss
Narrow or ribbon-like stools persisting over time
Anaemia with no identifiable cause
Don't wait for symptoms to worsen. If two or more signs last beyond two weeks, see an oncologist today.
How Is Colon Cancer Diagnosed?
Accurate diagnosis determines the right treatment. The process typically includes:
Colonoscopy
Tissue Biopsy
CT Colonography
Blood Tests including CEA tumour marker levels
PET Scan & MRI
What Are The Treatment Options For Colon Cancer?
Treatment for colon cancer generally involves one or more of the following:
Surgical removal of the tumour and affected colon segment
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Targeted Therapy
Immunotherapy
Dr. Tarang Krishna's Integrative Approach: Cancer Healer Therapy
Conventional treatment addresses the disease. Cancer Healer Therapy strengthens the person undergoing it.
Developed after observing thousands of patients, this evidence-informed herbal immunotherapy works alongside your existing treatment.
Restores Natural Killer (NK) cell activity suppressed by cancer
Rebalances immune function compromised during chemotherapy
Reduces treatment-related fatigue, nausea, and digestive distress
Supports gut health and cellular repair post-surgery
Improves treatment tolerance and quality of life at every stage
This is not an alternative. It is an advantage.
Why Choose Dr. Tarang Krishna
20+ years of focused oncology experience
9 lakh+ patients supported across all stages
Team of 300+ specialists working within a unified care model
Cancer Healer Therapy developed from clinical observation
Associated with Sri Sri Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru
Patients come when decisions feel uncertain. Clarity is what they leave with.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colon Cancer
Survival depends on the stage at diagnosis. Early-stage colon cancer has a 5-year survival rate of over 90%. Advanced stages have lower rates which is why early detection and prompt treatment matter.
