Colon Cancer

Colon Cancer

Colon cancer develops in the large intestine and, like its rectal counterpart, is among the cancers most responsive to early screening and detection. It typically begins as adenocarcinoma arising from polyps, and its stage at diagnosis is the single strongest predictor of outcome. The Department of Cancer at UMC Victoria Hospital offers the best colon cancer treatment in Kampala, Uganda, that includes:

  • Colonoscopy and biopsy
    direct detection and diagnosis of colon tumours or precancerous polyps
  • Staging workup
    imaging to determine whether the cancer has spread beyond the colon
  • Surgical removal
    resection of the affected segment, including laparoscopic approaches where suitable
  • Adjuvant chemotherapy
    used after surgery to reduce recurrence risk in higher-stage disease
  • Recurrence monitoring
    scheduled colonoscopies and bloodwork following treatment

A change in bowel habits that lasts beyond a couple of weeks, particularly with blood in the stool, is a signal specialists recommend investigating rather than dismissing as dietary. Visit a cancer specialist for further investigation.