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Beyond Chemotherapy: How Biomarkers Are Changing Colon Cancer Treatment

by Dr. Sandeep Nayak | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with colon cancer, you have probably heard terms like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. A few years ago, most patients received the same type of chemotherapy regardless of their cancer’s individual...

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