Dec 19, 2024 · Colorectal cancer screening reduces the risk of cancer by finding precancerous polyps in the colon and rectum that could turn into cancer. Ask your healthcare professional about when you should begin screening.

Dec 19, 2024 · Rectal cancer diagnosis often begins with an imaging test to look at the rectum. A thin, flexible tube with a camera may be passed into the rectum and colon. A sample of tissue may be taken for lab testing. Rectal cancer can be found during a screening test for colorectal cancer. Or it may be suspected based on your symptoms.

Dec 19, 2024 · For decades, Mayo Clinic has been a global leader in the multidisciplinary treatment of advanced rectal cancer. Mayo Clinic colorectal surgeons specialize in removal (resection) of complex tumors affecting multiple organs and structures in the abdomen and pelvis.

Dec 19, 2024 · If colon cancer develops, many treatments can help control it. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and medicines, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Colon cancer is sometimes called colorectal cancer. This term combines colon cancer and rectal cancer, which begins in the rectum.

Nov 29, 2023 · Anal cancer can cause symptoms such as rectal bleeding, blood in the stool and anal pain. As it grows, it might cause a growth or lump. Sometimes these symptoms might be mistaken for hemorrhoids.

Mar 23, 2023 · Even at that time, doctors were innovative with their approach to the care of patients with rectal cancer. That continues today as Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Eric Dozois , a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon, explains some of the surgical treatment options being offered.

Dec 19, 2024 · Living with rectal cancer? Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Colorectal Cancer support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community. Colorectal Cancer Discussions

May 17, 2024 · Dr. Jin: Treating rectal cancer has been evolving constantly over the years, and we know that changing the chemo treatment backbone, using the new radiation modality, and the newer novel surgical technology, all help improve treating this disease more successfully.

Mar 19, 2024 · Medical conditions that increase the risk of colorectal cancer include a personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes and obesity. Genetic conditions that increase the risk of colorectal cancer include familial adenomatous polyposis and Lynch syndrome.

Nov 29, 2023 · Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Colorectal Cancer support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community. Colorectal Cancer Discussions