Is colon cancer lymph node metastasis serious?

Is colon cancer lymph node metastasis serious?

Cancer metastasis to the regional lymph nodes of colon cancer is generally serious, and you should actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment.

Colon cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in the colon mucosal epithelium. Its etiology is relatively complex, taking into account the synergistic effects with environmental factors, dietary factors and genetic factors. In the early stages of the disease, there are no obvious symptoms of discomfort. As the volume of the colon tumor increases, it will compress the surrounding tissues, leading to weakened digestion and absorption functions, and then leading to symptoms such as malnutrition and weight loss. Colon cancer has a certain degree of metastasis and invasiveness. As the disease progresses, lymph node cancer metastasis will also occur in the colon cancer area. At this time, it will infiltrate the local tissues, which will have a great impact on the body and may endanger the patient's life, so it is very serious.

Colon cancer patients can undergo chemotherapy under the guidance of doctors. Common chemotherapy drugs include oxaliplatin injection, fluorouracil injection, irinotecan hydrochloride injection, etc. Because colon cancer patients may suffer from malnutrition, they can eat some high-protein foods in their daily lives, such as beef, fish, eggs, etc., to meet the body's nutritional needs. They can also increase the amount of drinking water to keep their bowels open. During the treatment process, they should maintain a relaxed and happy attitude and establish regular living habits.