Rectal Cancer

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Are you Suffering from the problem of Rectal Cancer and looking for best Rectal Cancer Treatment  in Chennai then Dr Pinak Dasgupta is the Best Rectal Cancer specialist in Chennai . He is a Leading Robotic Surgeon at World famous GEM hospital Chennai .He have more than 18 + year of experience in the rectal cancer treatment with advance technique like Robotic Surgery and lapraoscpic Surgery .  

then In your Mind question arises 

What is Rectal Cancer?

Rectal cancer is a condition in which cancer cells grow in the rectum. Rectal cancer forms when cancer cells form in the rectum, which is part of your large intestine. The rectum is a chamber that’s situated between your colon and your anus.

Who does rectal cancer affect?

Rectal cancer impacts both men and women, though men are little more likely to develop the disease. In most cases, people analyzed with the disease are over the age of 50. However, it’s possible for teens and young adults to develop rectal cancer, as well.

Around 5% of individuals will conceive rectal cancer at some point in their lives. Of those individuals, approximately 11% will be under the age of 50.

Symptoms of rectal cancer:

In numerous cases, rectal cancers don’t induce symptoms at all. Regardless, some people may notice some warning signs. Rectal cancer symptoms may include:

  • Rectal bleeding.
  • Blood in your stool (poop).
  • Diarrhea.
  • Constipation.
  • A sudden change in your bowel habits.
  • Narrow stool.
  • Tiredness.
  • Weakness.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Unexplained weight loss

Causes Of Rectal Cancer:

The precise cause of rectal cancer is unknown. However, there are specific risk factors that raise your chance of developing the disease, including:

  • Age: Like most cancers, the risk of rectal cancer grows with age. The average age of diagnosis is 63 for both men and women.
  • Gender: Men are little more likely to conceive rectal cancer than women.
  • Race: Statistically, Black individuals are more probably to develop rectal cancer. The reasons for this aren’t fully understood yet.
  • Family history: If you have a family member who has been concieved with rectal cancer, your chance of developing it is almost double.
  • Particular diseases and conditions: There are many health disorders that can increase your risk for rectal cancer, including inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
  • Smoking: Recent research suggests that people who smoke are more likely to die from rectal cancer than people who don’t.
  • Eating processed meat: People who eat a lot of red meat and processed meat have a higher risk of developing rectal cancer.
  • Obesity: People with obesity are more likely to have rectal cancer compared to people who are considered a healthy weight.

Rectal Cancer Diagnostic Tests:

If Dr. Pinak Dasgupta thinks you could have rectal cancer, they may order some tests to confirm your diagnosis. These tests may include:

  • Colonoscopy: This test utilizes a long tube with a small camera to view the inside of your colon and rectum.
  • Biopsy: Dr. Pinak Dasgupta takes a small sample of suspicious tissue and sends it to a lab for analysis.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scan: This imaging test takes X-rays of your body, then stitches them together for a detailed view of your bones, organs and tissues.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Unlike X-rays, MRI uses radio waves and magnets to capture images inside your body.

PET scan (positron emission tomography): Before having a PET scan, your healthcare provider asks you to drink a special dye that contains radioactive tracers. (In some cases, the dye may be injected or inhaled.) 

Treatment of Rectal Cancer By Dr. Pinak Dasgupta:

Rectal cancer treatment relies on many factors, including the location, size and stage of your tumor, as well as your overall health and personal preferences. Options include:

Surgery:

One of the most typical rectal cancer treatment is surgery removes cancer cells. There are a few various surgical choices based on your specific needs:

  • Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS): During this surgery, Dr. Pinak Dasgupta removes small cancers from the rectum using a special scope inserted through your anus. This treatment is advised if your tumor is small, contained to one area and unlikely to spread.
  • Low anterior resection: Larger rectal cancers may demand full or partial removal of the rectum. The anus is preserved so that waste can leave your body normally.
  • Abdominoperineal resection (APR): When cancer is located near the anus, it may not be possible to remove it without harming the muscles that control your bowel motions. In this case, rectal cancer surgeon Dr. Pinak Dasgupta may remove the anus, rectum, and part of the colon. A colostomy is then performed so that waste can leave your body.

Chemotherapy:

Chemotherapy may be used before surgery to shrink a tumor, or after surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells.

Radiation therapy:

Like chemotherapy, radiation therapy can be used before or after surgery. Radiation therapy uses strong energy beams to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing and dividing. It can be used in combination with chemotherapy.

Immunotherapy:

Immunotherapy uses drugs to boost your immune system and teach your body how to attack cancer cells.

Targeted drug therapy:

If you have extended rectal cancer, Dr, Pinak Dasgupta may advise targeted drug therapy in combination with chemotherapy. These treatments target typical abnormalities in the cancer cells, forcing them to die.

Words From Dr. Pinak Dasgupta:

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