Role of chemotherapy in stage II and stage III colon cancer after surgery - Part 2
The video highlights the second part of the role of chemotherapy in colon cancer after surgery and answers controversial questions such as
- - Should we give targeted therapy after colon cancer or rectal cancer surgery?
- - Will I need chemotherapy after surgery for colon cancer?
- - What are the high-risk groups in stage II colon cancer?
- - When to use oxaliplatin in stage II colon cancer?
- - When not to give chemotherapy in colon cancer after surgery?
The video is in two parts, both delivered by consultant medical oncologist Dr. Pushpak Chirmade and discusses this tricky topic with a lot of clarity. Part 1 can be seen here: https://youtu.be/kFlErCMRCd8
Chemotherapy in colorectal cancer is a routinely asked topic but, there is not much clarity in it. This video discusses the very basics of chemotherapy in an adjuvant setting that is, chemotherapy after surgery for colon cancer patients. The video describes the indications for adjuvant therapy and then the different agents used in a step-wise manner with historical context.
Folfox or CapeOx, whether to add oxaliplatin or not, are commonly asked questions in this setting and these are very well explained in the video.
So, let us have a look at the video.