Colon/Bowel Cancer Treatment at Hospital Mae de Deus

You should be able to return to work within four weeks after the surgery, but you should avoid any strenuous activities, such as intense exercise, abdominal exercises, and heavy lifting for about six weeks. After therapy, you should be able to go to work in 1-2 days or when you do not have any symptoms that interfere with your ability to perform your regular activities.

If you are treated early enough, there is a high chance that your treatment may cure your bowel cancer and prevent it from coming back. However, the success rate is lower if you receive the treatment in later stages. Side effects and risks of bowel cancer treatment include bleeding, infection, heart or breathing problems, blood clots, damage to nearby nerves or organs, tiredness, and loss of hair.