Bowel cancer is a term for cancer that is located in the large intestines. Depending on the location of the cancer, it may be referred to as either colon, rectal or colorectal cancer. There is no known cause for this condition.
Bowel cancer is a term for cancer that is located in the large intestines. Depending on the location of the cancer, it may be referred to as either colon, rectal or colorectal cancer. There is no known cause for this condition.
Three main symptoms of bowel cancer:
Several risk factors are identified as the following:
Diagnosis
After thorough history-taking, the physician may order the following examinations or laboratory tests:
Recommended Management
Treatment depends largely on the stage and grading of bowel cancer. The goals of treatment and management are to reduce stage of tumor, induce remission, lower morbidity and prevent further complications. The mainstay treatment of bowel cancer is surgery, and may be combined with chemotherapy (anti-neoplastic treatment), radiotherapy or a combination of chemo and radio treatment.
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