Colon cancer treatment: The battle is decided by “genes”, not just surgery!
Did you know that 50% colon cancer patients may be receiving treatments that are not suitable for them? Genetic testing is your compass to determine the right medication and avoid unnecessary side effects.
A tumor is not simply a "lump" that needs to be cut off.
Surgery is the first step, yes. But what comes next? Determining the next step in treatment (chemotherapy or targeted therapy) depends entirely on the biology of the tumor.
At BOIHELIX, we use NGS examination To answer the most important question: “"Will this medicine work for me or not?"”.
3 genetic tests that change the course of treatment
KRAS & NRAS testing
This examination compulsory Before taking any targeted therapy (such as Erbitux), know that if you have a mutation in these genes, these medications will not work and will only harm you! Knowing this beforehand saves you time and money.
MSI (Mechanism of Immunity) testing
The good news: If this test result is (MSI-High), it means your tumor is responding remarkably well to treatment. Immunotherapy (Keytruda) may replace chemotherapy in advanced stages.
BRAF mutation
The presence of this mutation means the tumor is aggressive and requires a special, intensive treatment protocol. Early detection saves the patient from trying ineffective treatments.
Is cancer hereditary in your family? (Lynch syndrome)
Approximately 5-101 TP3T cases of colon cancer are hereditary. If you have relatives who have had the disease, Lynch syndrome screening is essential for you and your children. Early detection here means complete prevention before the disease develops.
Monitoring disease recurrence (without radiation)
After the treatment is over, the patient lives in anxiety: “Has the tumor returned?”.
Instead of waiting for a CT scan, we offer technology “Liquid biopsy”. A simple blood test can detect any microscopic cancerous activity months before it appears on X-rays, allowing for immediate intervention.
Don't risk choosing the wrong treatment.
Today, colon cancer treatment is tailored to your genetic makeup. Please send me your pathology report (biopsy) so we can see if these genes have been tested.
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