Colorectal cancer is also known by names of colon cancer, rectum cancer or bowel cancer. Symptoms associated with colorectal cancer could be counted as change in bowel habits, pain in abdomen, diarrhea, blood in feces, fatigue, tiredness, unexplained weight, blood from rectum, or iron deficiency. These symptoms could be because of other medical conditions but if these extend for more than 4 weeks, you need to contact doctor for diagnosing your symptoms. If diagnosed with colorectal cancer, get the best Colorectal cancer treatment in Delhi with best oncologists.
How could be at risk for colorectal cancer?
- Possibly colorectal cancer do occur at an older age
- The person having habit of drinking alcohol is at risk of colorectal cancer
- The woman with breast cancer, ovary cancer or uterine cancer in past
- Obese and overweight people are also at risk of colon cancer
- The development of polyps in colon or rectum could eventually cause colorectal cancer.
- Eating habits such as eating meat could increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
- This condition passes from genes and is at higher risk if anyone in your family do have it.
What are the stages of Colorectal Cancer?
- Stage 0: Earliest stage where the cancer is still within the inner layer of the colon or rectum.
- Stage 1: The cancer has grown through the inner layer of the colon or rectum and is still within the walls of the rectum or colon.
- Stage 2: In this stage, the cancer has grown into the wall of the colon or rectum and out of reach to lymph nodes.
- Stage 3: The cancer has grown to the nearby lymph nodes. However in this stage, the cancer has not yet affected other parts of the body.
- Stage 4: This is the crucial stage of cancer during which the cancer has spread to other organs such as the liver, the lung, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity, or the ovaries
What are the treatment options for Colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer could be treated with any of the treatment option including surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. The choice of the treatment is made according to the condition or severity of the cancer.
Colorectal Cancer is best treated with laparoscopic surgery and is best done by Dr. Rudra Prasad Acharya, the best oncologist in Delhi. Dr. Rudra is specialised in treating cancer disorders using proficient techniques and treatment options. Dr. Rudra has completed his fellowship in surgical oncology and completed his 10 years of experience in treating complicated cancer treatments. Along with colorectal cancer, Dr. Rudra is also specialised in providing kidney cancer treatment in Delhi
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