Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
A colon tumor is a lump or growth that forms in the large intestine. It can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
The ICD-10 code C18 is used for colon cancer.
Early screening and detection of tumors may increase success and survival rates in treatment.
He examines your personal and familial history of polyps or colon cancer, lifestyle (diet, smoking, alcohol) and symptoms (bleeding, change in bowel habits, etc.).
Physical evaluation examines whether there is any abdominal tenderness or abdominal mass, whereas blood analysis (CBC test, liver functions, tumor markers) might indicate anemia or other alarming symptoms.
A flexible scope extracts the colon as a whole; any suspicious lesions are taken through a biopsy to the pathology who can establish whether the lesions are benign or malignant.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
It is an abnormal growth in the large intestine. Tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Colon cancer is the third most prevalent cancer in the United States.
Staging is determined by how far the tumor has penetrated the bowel wall and whether it has spread to lymph nodes or other organs, not solely by its size.
Surgery typically involves removing the affected part of the colon and reconnecting the healthy sections. Most procedures are now done laparoscopically or with robotic assistance for smaller incisions.
Early-stage tumors have about a 90% five-year survival rate, while late-stage tumors have approximately a 14% five-year survival rate (American Cancer Society).
Yes. A diet low in red or processed meat and high in fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help reduce the risk of developing colon tumors.
Average-risk adults should start screening at age 45. Those with a family history or other risk factors may need earlier or more frequent exams as advised by their doctor.
Yes. Depending on the tumor stage and type, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, radiation, and supportive care can be used to manage symptoms.
Patients may experience fatigue, nausea, bowel changes, or anemia. Your care team will provide medications and measures to manage these side effects.
Consult a doctor promptly if you experience recurrent rectal bleeding, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, or persistent changes in bowel habits.
