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Rectal Cancer

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What is Rectal Cancer?

Rectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the rectum. Health history affects the risk of developing rectal cancer. Signs of rectal cancer include a change in bowel habits or blood in the stool

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  • A change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or more-frequent bowel movements.
  • Dark maroon or bright red blood in stool.
  • Narrow stool.
  • A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Unexplained weight loss.
  • Weakness or fatigue.
  • Blockage of the colon, causing bowel obstruction.
  • Cancer returning in the colon.
  • Cancer spreading to other organs or tissues (metastasis)
  • Development of a second primary colorectal cancer.
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Age
  • Race
  • Not exercising regularly
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Family history of colorectal cancer
  • Get Screened.
  • Maintain a Healthy Weight.
  • Don't Smoke.
  • Be Physically Active.
  • Limit Alcohol - Zero is Best.
  • Limit Red Meat, Especially Processed Meat.
  • Get Enough Calcium and Vitamin D.
  • Eat More Whole Grains and Fiber.
  • Alcohol
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • Age
  • Diabetes
  • Physical inactivity
  • Ethnicity
  • Genetic factors
  • Family history of colorectal cancer

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

For rectal cancer, chemotherapy might be recommended after surgery to kill any cancer cells that might remain. Chemotherapy combined with radiation therapy might also be used before an operation to shrink a large cancer so that it's easier to remove with surgery.

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Polypectomy and local excision.
  • Transanal excision (TAE)
  • Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM)
  • Low anterior resection (LAR)
  • Proctectomy with colo-anal anastomosis.
  • Abdominoperineal resection (APR)
  • Pelvic exenteration.
  • Diverting colostomy.
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