EP011 - Colon Cancer in a 60-Year-Old Man

This podcast is based on clinical scenarios from the official AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment published by the Australian Medical Council. All cases are used solely for study and discussion. We provide personal learning insights and clinical interpretations to support AMC candidates in developing their clinical reasoning skills. The AMC Handbook is the intellectual property of the Australian Medical Council. To access the official material, please visit the AMC website.

In this episode, we delve into a case of adenocarcinoma of the colon in a 60-year-old man. We discuss the patient's concerns, including having no symptoms but facing a diagnosis and fearing surgery and a colostomy. Learn about the natural history of left-sided colon cancer if untreated, potential complications like obstruction, and why surgery offers the best prospect of cure. We also touch on the role of colostomy, which is often temporary.