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Rectal Cancer

Our clients will receive high-quality care and progressive diagnostics, early diagnosis, and a personal treatment plan that would contribute to the well-being of our local community and enable patients to achieve the most desirable outcomes, which is offered by GastroDoxs, a rectal cancer screening and treatment center in Houston.

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Symptoms

What is Rectal Cancer?

Cell growth leads to the development of the rectal cancer. The rectum is the final part of the large intestine. The faster the better the opportunity of survival.

Common Symptoms

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  • Blood in your stool
  • Other symptoms continue constipation or diarrhea
  • Thin or narrow stools
  • Belly pain or cramping
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Feeling tired or weak

Causes

Doctors do not know what it is that causes it. To make you unsafe remember the following:

  • Age 50 or older
  • Family history of Colorectal cancer
  • Gastroenterological Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohn, ulcerative colitis
  • Excessive intake of red/processed meat
  • Smoking or heavy alcohol use
  • Genetic phenotypes (Lynch syndrome)
Treatment

Treatment Options for Rectal Cancer in Houston

A mixture of treatments according to your needs is included in the treatment:

  • Surgery: Local excision surgery or resection to a wider margin done according to the stage of the cancer.
  • Radiation therapy: Radiation to reduce tumors (along with neoadjuvant therapy, which is introduced prior to surgery) or to kill remaining cancer cells (along with adjuvant therapy, which is introduced after surgery).
  • Chemotherapy: This is the administration of a systemic drug to kill cancerous cells prior to a procedure or after one to reduce the possibilities of recurrence.
  • Targeted therapy & immunotherapy: it is a sophisticated way of treating the cancer that involves attack on specific cancer pathways, and is applied in most cases where the disease is advanced or has metastasized.
  • Heroin support: Symptom management, nutrition, pain management, and counseling services will be provided to improve the quality of treatment life.

Why Choose GastroDoxs?

The combination of innovative diagnostics and the patient-first approach are descriptive features of board-certified professionals in the sphere of rectal cancer in GastroDoxs, Houston. But as we have already told you, since your initial visit to us which we have referred to as initial consultation up to the follow up services, we tailor each of the session to your own need- such as, personalized treatment plans, on site services and the latest surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy.

Do not wait to be in control of health. You can give us your questions and concerns today by calling us at 832-476-1649 or schedule a meeting and leave the rest to our qualified team that will guide you to a better future and thought peace.

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Bharat Pothuri

About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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