Anorectal cancer involves the cancers of the anal tube and rectum. The rectum is the very last part of the large intestine and the anal tube is the extension of the rectum towards the body's exterior. The cells lining the anus and rectum may undergo malignant changes to cause cancer with anal bleeding, pain, and sometimes itchiness. One may require surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy to treat this cancer.
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How do I confirm if I have colon or rectal cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 47 year old female. My weight is 209 pounds. My symptoms are blood in stools and stomach bloating. Initially, we suspected piles. But, the doctor said it may be colon or rectal cancer. Colonoscopy, blood tests and CT scan are done and I have attached the reports for your reference... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.This is quite serious. I would like to wait for biopsy results, but looks like anorectal cancer. But, luckily it is well within a curative stage. You can have either direct surgery or chemotherapy followed by surgery. Chance of recurrence of the tumor is relatively low in c... Read Full »