Colorectal Cancer: Post Treatment 6 Months +: Medical Care Stages II,III,IV

Tests

Tests and imaging studies such as a CT scan, an MRI test or a PET scan are usually repeated periodically.

Side Effects

After combined chemotherapy and radiation treatment for colorectal cancer, the following are common side effects and complications to be aware of. Please keep in mind that there is no way to predict what side effects any particular individual will experience, or to what degree.

• Abdominal pain and cramping .
• Diarrhea. If you had the entire colon removed, there is no cure for diarrhea. Changes in diet may lessen the frequency or looseness of your stool. For everyone else, click here to learn how to cope with diarrhea.  
• Fatigue may continue for years after treatment. 
  • Fatigue generally at least continues for at least as long as the time between diagnosis and end of treatment. 
  • To learn tips for coping with fatigue, click here.
• Psychological issues such as the following. For information and tips about what to do about each issue, click on the link.
  • Anxiety 
  • Depression. 
  • Fear
  • For information about other emotions or feelings that may appear, and what to do about them, click here

For additional side effects which could result from chemotherapy, click here. For effects which could result from radiation treatment, click here.

NOTE: Do not delay contacting your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms listed in the section:   “If These Symptoms Appear, Contact Your Doctor”

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