Written By:
Dr. Nitish Garg
Consultant -General medicine , Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Experience: 15+ Years
Speciality:General Medicine
Published: 24/07/2026
Last Updated: 24/07/2026
Medically Reviewed:
About 1.9 million new cases of colorectal cancer are reported every year. With such alarming rates it’s important to know what symptoms of cancer can worsen with age. In this blog we talk about How Does Colon Cancer Occur, What symptoms get worse with age, What is the right treatment for Colon cancer, and how can sohana hospital help with colon cancer.
How Does Colon Cancer Occur?
Colon cancer typically develops over 10 to 15 years through a stepwise process of healthy cells in the colon or rectum accumulating genetic mutations and forming polyps. Colonoscopy in Mohali is made easy by understanding these steps, and seeking the right treatment.
What symptoms get worse with age?
Mutation and Polyp Formation is the first stage, and is often symptomless. Cells in the inner lining of the colon mutate and multiply uncontrollably, forming polyps. Some of these have the capability of becoming worse with age. As abnormal cells accumulate more genetic errors, the tissue ends in dysplasia. Ignoring symptoms can turn these abnormal cells into cancerous cells and eventually grow through the thick muscle walls of the colon.
What is the right treatment for Colon cancer?
The right treatment for colon cancer can be assured with the help of a cancer hospital in Mohali. It usually involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. Cancer’s location, and your overall health can help you decide what’s the right treatment for you. Surgery and Local Procedures includes Polypectomy, Colectomy, Robotics Surgery whereas Medical Treatments include Chemotherapy, Targeted therapy, and immuno therapy.
How can Sohana Hospital help with Colon cancer?
Sohana Hospital has a wide range of colon cancer treatments making colon cancer treatment in Mohali easy to access. Their extensive set of doctors and the determined healthcare staff makes the whole treatment procedure easy on the patient. The Diagnosis & Nuclear Medicine Department makes the diagnosis easy and quick.
Frequently Asked Questions
How curable is colon cancer?
Colon cancer is highly curable when caught early. Any cancer can be easily healed when it hasn’t spread to other spots. The stage of the cancer is highly detrimental as to what treatment works best. Routine screenings like colonoscopies are extremely helpful in healing the cancer.
Is stage 1 colon cancer serious?
Stage 1 colon cancer is a serious medical condition, but is often an easier stage to heal and get the right treatment. The abnormal cells have grown through the lining into the muscle layer of the colon, and are completely local to the colon.
What is the biggest symptom of colon cancer?
The most frequent and noticeable warning signs include changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding or blood in the stool, and persistent abdominal discomfort. These with the right diagnosis can help you heal with help of colorectal cancer specialists in Mohali.
What foods help heal the colon?
Easily digestible, low-fiber foods immediately post-treatment can help with recovery from colon cancer. A plant-based diet rich in lean proteins and fiber can be followed when long term recovery is being planned.
Reviewed On:
Medically Reviewed By:
Dr Gautam Goyal
Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Credentials of the Reviewer:
-MD Internal Medicine
-DM Medical Oncology
-16+ Years of Clinical Experience
-Specialist in Cancer Diagnostics, Treatment & Prevention