How Do You Explore Biological Therapy For Colon Cancer Treatment?
Biological therapy, often called immunotherapy, uses the body’s immune system to combat cancer. In the case of cancer that develops in the colon, biological therapy may be used in conjunction with surgery to reduce polyps and tumors. Consider your overall personal risk profile. Colon cancer is more prominent in people over age of 50 and those with a family history of colon cancer. Cigarettes, alcohol, poor eating habits, lack of exercise and obesity are also contributors to colon cancer. In addition, Jews of Eastern European descent and African Americans have higher rates colon cancer. Consider these risk factors when deciding if you want to rely solely on biological therapy or add it to your current treatment. Explore the National Cancer Institute’s Question and Answer section on biological therapy for cancer (see Resources below). Learn more about the types of biological colon cancer treatment. These include gene therapy, interleukins, monoclonal antibodies, colony-stimulating factor
