Can early-stage colorectal cancer be cured?
Mar 04, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Introduction
In general, early-stage colorectal cancer can be cured, and timely medical consultation is recommended if needed. In early-stage colorectal cancer, the lesion is relatively localized, with cancer cells mainly confined to the mucosal or submucosal layers of the intestinal wall, without invasion into deeper layers of the intestinal wall or surrounding tissues and organs, and without lymph node metastasis or distant metastasis. This makes the treatment less challenging.
In general, early-stage colorectal cancer can be cured, and timely medical treatment is recommended if necessary. Detailed analysis is as follows:
The affected area in early-stage colorectal cancer is relatively small. Cancer cells are mainly confined to the mucosa or submucosa of the intestinal wall without invading deeper layers of the intestinal wall, surrounding tissues or organs, and without lymph node or distant metastasis. This makes the treatment less challenging, with surgical resection being the primary and effective treatment method. Surgeons can completely remove the cancerous tissue through surgery, effectively reducing cancer cell spread and metastasis, thereby increasing the cure rate.
In addition, patients with early-stage colorectal cancer generally have better overall health and stronger tolerance to treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy. Patients can better endure the physical stress caused by surgery, and postoperative recovery is relatively faster. At the same time, the activity of cancer cells in early-stage colorectal cancer may be relatively low, which also provides more favorable conditions for treatment.
In daily life, it is important to maintain a balanced diet, consuming more foods rich in dietary fiber and protein, such as vegetables, fruits, whole wheat bread, and fish, while avoiding foods high in fat, cholesterol, and sugar.
