Coloractal Cancer

Medicine and Health

 

Colorectal cancer symptoms

Symptoms may include:

• Incomplete bowel movements (the feeling of being unable to empty bowels completely)
• Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
• Thin, ribbon-like stools
• Diarrhea and/or constipation
• Stomach pains, bloating, fullness or cramps that occur frequently and don’t go away
• Unexplained weight loss and/or loss of appetite
• Fatigue
• Nausea or vomiting
• Bowel habit changes

 

Types of colorectal cancer

More than 95 percent of all colorectal cancers are adenocarcinomas of the colon or rectum. Colorectal adenocarcinomas form in glands that secrete fluids to lubricate the colon and rectum. Adenocarcinomas are found in most common cancers, including breast cancer, prostate cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Other types of colorectal cancer include:

• Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors
• Primary colorectal lymphomas
• Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
• Leiomyosarcomas

 

Diagnosing colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer may be detected and treated early with a proper screening regimen.

A number of tests are available to diagnose colorectal cancer. In fact, a combination of these tests may be needed to make a diagnosis:

• Colonoscopy
• Biopsy
• Molecular testing
• Imaging tests

 

TREATMENTS:-

Colorectal cancer treatments may be localized, focusing on a tumor, or systemic, using drugs to fight cancer cells throughout the body. A treatment plan is determined by the cancer’s stage and extent of the disease.

Surgery is the most common treatment option for colorectal cancer. Other treatment options include:

• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Targeted therapy