Young Woman’s Colon Cancer is Cured

Thanks to the availability of a unique team of multidisciplinary specialists and advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive treatment options, Arabiya’s colon cancer was cured without the need for invasive surgery or chemotherapy.

For 6 months, Arabiya experienced severe pain, diarrhea and bleeding. She couldn’t live a normal life and was even afraid to leave her home. Frustratingly, despite seeing several doctors and undergoing numerous tests, no one could find the cause of the problem.

Eventually, Arabiya was referred to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi where doctors confirmed the presence of numerous tumors in her colon.

Arabiya was worried about the prospect of having surgery on her colon and the impact that such surgery would have on her quality of life.

Arabiya underwent a diagnostic endoscopy during which doctors discovered 5 large masses. Thanks to advanced techniques, doctors were able to evaluate the cells of the tumors immediately and discovered that 2 of them were cancerous. All of the tumors were removed during a laparoscopic resection – a minimally invasive procedure that allows the removal of masses without the need for major surgery, and with reduced risk of complications.

Following the procedure, tests confirmed that all of the cancer was successfully removed, meaning Arabiya wouldn’t face further surgery or chemotherapy.

Thanks to the availability of a unique team of multidisciplinary specialists at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, all of whom meet regularly to discuss every patient and the best course of treatment, supported by an advanced range of treatments, more and more cancers like Arabiya’s are being successfully cured.