The symptoms might vary as per the level of severity. These include: Bleeding from the rectum. Excessive threads of blood in the stool. Varied bowel habits. Excessive secretion of stools, gas, or repeated diarrhoea. Growth of rectal mass in the passage of stool. Obstruction in bowel movement. Anemia, fatigue, and at times loss of breath. Incomplete secretion of stool. Unexplained weight loss.DFDAFF
No cancer grows overnight. Carcinoma rectum is also a slow process. In its initial stage or the precancerous stage, it is known as polyps. They have the tendency to convert into cancer cells, and at a later stage affect the wall of our rectum.
Following technologies are used to identify the disease: ... Blood tests Colonoscopy Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test Endorectal MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Biopsy Ultrasound
The doctor will carry out a physical examination to know about the patient’s medical history, and will also enquire about his/her family history to know the complete medical background. The treatment will mostly depend on the patient’s medical history, and other factors like age, spread of the disease, etc. , the specialists can employ various methods for effective treatment of the disease: Surgery It is the most common method used to remove cancer. In this procedure, the cancer and some part of the surrounding healthy tissue are removed. Radiation therapy In radiation therapy, high energy X-rays are used to destroy cancer cells. It may be used pre or post-surgery for an effective treatment. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells by limiting their ability to grow and divide. Anti-angiogenesis therapy It is a targeted therapy that inhibits the process of making new blood vessels that give nutrition to the tumour. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors It is also a targeted therapy that is known to be effective in slowing down the growth of cancer.
If there is a family history of developing such cancer, one should get regular screening tests to protect themselves from the disease. Other prevention measures include: Quitting smoking. Limiting alcohol consumption. Limiting consumption of red meat. Maintaining a healthy weight. Being physically active. Substantial intake of calcium, vitamin D, and multivitamins containing folate.
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