Cutting sugar and simple carbohydrates out of your diet helps reduce intake of empty calories and may contribute to weight loss. Losing weight takes time and commitment, however. A healthy, and practical, weight loss goal is between 1 and 2 pounds per week. Step 1.
Appendix. An appendectomy is usually the only treatment needed for a carcinoid tumor smaller than 1.5 cm. For a tumor larger than 2 cm, the removal of about one-third of the colon next to the appendix, along with nearby blood vessels and lymph nodes, is often needed.
Youâll probably have several doctors for your colorectal cancer treatments. With the guidance of your main doctor, your team may include these specialists: A medical oncologist, who will oversee your medical treatment and prescribe chemotherapy. A radiation oncologist, who will treat you with radiation.