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Medical Conditions - Rectal Cancer

Rectal cancer is cancer affecting the rectum. The risk factors are aging, diet, and a family history of colorectal cancer. Initially, they do not cause any symptoms. It is diagnosed by screening. The signs and symptoms are changes in bowel habits and rectal bleeding with blood. Rectal cancer can be managed by surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.

All rectal cancer Q&A

What is the treatment for rectal cancer spread to lungs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concern. Based on the history provided, your husband had rectal cancer three years ago.

Can emboli form as a result of chemotherapy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Yes, it appears to be secondary to chemotherapy-induced thrombosis.

What causes chronic scrotal and pelvic pain in men?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. All your symptoms fit into changes concerned with the liver parenchymal disease with associated varices and enzyme deficiencies rather than rectal cancer.

How common is breast cancer recurrence after surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your reports, your mammography is normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

What is the rectal cancer treatment option for the elderly?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I've reviewed your uncle's reports (attachments removed for patient confidentiality), and I am truly sorry to hear that he is facing such an advanced stage of cancer.

My uncle is 60. How to treat rectal cancer with liver spread?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out. A rectal cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues of the rectum, the last part of the large intestine.

How to manage rectal cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. A 39-year-old man with comorbidities of diabetes, hypertension, and rectal carcinoma.

Do acne-type things within the rectum indicate rectal polyp?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I will guide you.

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