If the fine tissue examination of the mucosal samples taken shows a malignant colon tumour, we will competently inform you and discuss your options with you. In our colon centre, a systematic and guideline-based examination is then carried out, which determines the extent and spread of the colon cancer and is called a "staging examination". This includes blood tests with tumour markers, ultrasound examinations of the abdomen and an X-ray of the lungs. In the case of a rectal tumour (rectal carcinoma), the surgeon carries out a precise examination of the tumour distance from the anus (anal ring) by means of a rectoscopy. The gastroenterologists can recognise the depth of the tumour in the rectal wall by means of an ultrasound examination from the inside (endosonography). A nuclear spin tomography or computer tomography of the rectum and the pelvic floor provide further information. All these examinations can be performed on an outpatient basis and are not stressful. In special cases an inpatient examination is also possible.
Our tumour conference
In the weekly interdisciplinary tumour conference, our specialists in gastroenterology, radiology, oncology and radiotherapy discuss further neoadjuvant (mostly drug therapy prior to surgery), adjuvant (additional supportive treatment after surgical removal of the tumour) or radiotherapeutic measures for optimal colon cancer treatment and jointly determine the treatment plan.