What is the ICD 10 of the rectal cancer?
The code of rectal cancer in ICD-10 is C20 that is also known as malignant neoplasm of the rectum.
What are the procedures in diagnosing rectal cancer?
The presence and extent of rectal cancer is diagnosed through the use of colonoscopy with a biopsy, the use of imaging procedures scenes in the CT or MRI and blood test (including tumor markers) to determine the disease presence.
How is geometrical difference between rectal cancer and a colon cancer?
The beginning of the large intestine that is above the rectum is called the colon whereas the last few inches of the large intestine is referred to as the rectum. Rectal cancer is an issue that affects the colon but the colon cancer is an issue that affects the tip of the large intestine which is referred to as the rectum. The treatment mode and surgical operation differs with the position where the tumor is located.
Is lifestyle modification helpful in the prevention or treatment of rectal cancer?
Yes. Only a healthy diet, which incorporates high-fiber and fruits and vegetables, physical activity, good weight, and quitting smoking or alcoholism can help lower the risk and promote the results of treatment.
What is the prognosis of stage three rectal cancer?
The rectal cancer at stage 3 has spread to the lymph nodes around it. The good results of many patients who underwent combined treatments -surgery, radiation and chemotherapy and the results of 5-year survivability indicate 60-75.
What are the support resources available at GastroDoxs to the rectal cancer patients?
GastroDoxs provides nutritional education, quality of life support, support groups and care coordination as one of the methods through which patients and their family members can manage the treatment process.
How long is the average chemotherapy of rectal cancer?
The most common ones are the cycles that are prescribed over a period of 3 to 6 months based on the type of drugs, the treatment regimen and patient-related factors.
Does radiation therapy of rectal cancer lead to pain?
The radiation is painless, although it may irritate the skin, cause fatigue or slightly unpleasant pain at the treatment site. Side effects would be detected and managed beforehand.
Follow up after the treatment of rectal cancer?
The patients after the therapy will be subjected to frequent surveillance visits where they will be exposed to physical examination, blood tests, imaging and colonoscopies at the 612 months intervals after the therapy to monitor the recurrence and management of the long term effects.
And where am I going to find a rectal cancer specialist in the Houston setting?
To contact the rectal cancer specialist of GastroDoxs in Houston; You would have to call our office. We would arrange a meeting with our professional staff and help you in the subsequent steps.
Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG
| Updated 03-17-2026