Rectal Cancer Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is rectal cancer?
Rectal cancer is cancer that begins in the rectum. Malignant, or cancerous cells form in the tissue of the rectum and can spread to other parts of your body.
Symptoms of rectal cancer
History of having blood in the stool on testing
Feeling unable to completely empty the bowels, despite trying
Blood in stool
Stool has become narrower in caliber, like a pencil
Feeling the need to pass motion even though nothing comes out
Abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain
Lower left abdomen or tummy pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for rectal cancer
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose rectal cancer
Have you ever had a positive stool occult blood test?
Do you feel like you have not completely emptied your bowels?
Is there blood in your stool?
Has your stool become thin and narrow (like a pencil)?
Do you often have the urge to pass motion but are unable to do so?
Treatment for rectal cancer
Rectal cancer treatment options include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and active surveillance. Depending on the stage of the cancer, a combination of different treatment options may be recommended by your doctor.
View the symptoms of Rectal cancer
Diseases related to Rectal cancer
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Reviewed By:
Carlos Cuenca, MD (General surgery)
Dr. Cuenca graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently a categorical surgical resident at UC Davis Health.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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