What does rectal carcinoma mean?

Rectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the rectum. Health history affects the risk of developing rectal cancer. Signs of rectal cancer include a change in bowel habits or blood in the stool. Tests that examine the rectum and colon are used to diagnose rectal cancer.

What is the survival rate of rectal cancer?

For rectal cancer, the overall 5-year survival rate for people is 67%. If the cancer is diagnosed at a localized stage, the survival rate is 90%. If the cancer has spread to surrounding tissues or organs and/or the regional lymph nodes, the 5-year survival rate is 73%.

What is the main cause of rectal cancer?

The cause of rectal cancer is unknown, but the risk of developing the disease increases with age. People with a family history of colorectal cancer or certain hereditary cancer syndromes have a higher risk. Other known risk factors for rectal cancer include: Diet.

Can you feel a rectal tumor?

Rectal cancer can be challenging to detect because you may feel only slight symptoms or even none at all. By the time you do feel symptoms, the cancer may be more advanced. For this reason, depending on your age, family history, and other risk factors, we recommend regular screening for colorectal cancer.

Are rectal tumors always cancerous?

Nearly all rectal cancer develops from rectal polyps, which are benign growths on the rectal wall. Detection and removal of these polyps by colonoscopy reduces the risk of getting rectal cancer. Your doctor can provide exact recommendations for rectal cancer screening based on your medical and family history.

Is rectal cancer more serious than colon cancer?

The prognosis of rectal cancer was not worse than that of colon cancer. Local advanced colorectal cancer had a poorer prognosis than local regional lymph node metastasis.

What is worse colon or rectal cancer?

Which is worse colon or rectal cancer?

The prognosis of rectal cancer was not worse than that of colon cancer. Local advanced colorectal cancer had a poorer prognosis than local regional lymph node metastasis. Stage IIB might require more aggressive chemotherapy, and no less than that for stage III.

What are the signs of end stage rectal cancer?

What are the signs of terminal stage 4 colon cancer? Fatigue, weight loss, bloody stool, constipation, or pencil-like stool are symptoms of stage 4 colon cancer.