Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Specialists at Surgical Associates of Southern Texas
What is colorectal cancer?
Rectal cancer is a preventable disease. It develops from benign growths in the rectum called polyps, which can be removed with a routine colonoscopy. However, these are not always detected and removed in time which leads to tumor growth. Over 90% of cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in patients over the age of 50. Still, plenty of children are at risk for colorectal cancer, considering the risk factors that come with their family’s medical history among many more.
What are the risk factors of rectal cancer?
- Family history of colorectal cancer
- Personal history of inflammatory bowel diseases
- Personal history of other cancers
- Consistently unhealthy diet
It is important to keep not of these in daily life. If you or a loved one has a history of cancers or inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis, it is advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet to reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
What are the symptoms of rectal cancer?
- Unusual bowel movements
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Narrow shaped stool
- Blood in the stool
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue
- pelvic/lower abdominal pain
If you notice more than a few of these symptoms it is best to consult your GP as soon as it is possible. It is imperative to understand that hemorrhoids display similar symptoms to colorectal cancer symptoms.
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How do they test for colorectal cancer?
- Fecal occult blood test
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Virtual colonoscopy
- DNA stool test
How is colorectal cancer treated?
Our experts at Surgeons Association of Southern Texas are pioneers in colorectal cancer treatment at Houston. Through a personalised treatment plan designed specifically for each patient’s unique case, our team executes excellent healthcare. A combination of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, as well as targeted therapy is used for rectal cancer treatment. Innovative clinical trials are also changing the dynamics of colon cancer treatments. Immunotherapy is a treatment option that is changing the way we treat cancer.
SAST we are always at the cutting edge of medical innovation when it comes to colorectal surgery in Houston.
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