Rectal Cancer Quiz
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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What is Rectal Cancer?
Rectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the rectum. Malignant, or cancerous cells, form in the rectal tissue and can spread to other parts of the body.
Typical Symptoms of Rectal Cancer
Blood in stool
Stool has become narrower in caliber, like a pencil
Feeling the need to pass motion even though nothing comes out
History of having blood in the stool on testing
Lower left abdomen or tummy pain
Feeling unable to completely empty the bowels, despite trying
Lower abdominal pain
Abdominal pain
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Rectal Cancer
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have blood in your stool?
Is your stool thin and narrow like a pencil?
Do you frequently feel the need to have a bowel movement but can't?
Have you ever tested positive for occult blood in your stool?
Do you have pain in the lower left abdomen?
Treatmentof Rectal Cancer
Treatment options for rectal cancer include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and active surveillance. Your doctor may recommend a combination of different treatments depending on the stage of the cancer.
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Diseases related to Rectal Cancer
References
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São Julião GP, Habr-Gama A, Vailati BB, Araujo SEA, Fernandez LM, Perez RO. New Strategies in Rectal Cancer. Surg Clin North Am. 2017 Jun;97(3):587-604. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2017.01.008. PMID: 28501249.
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User Testimonials
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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