Colon tumor is an unnatural development in the large intestine (colon). Certain tumors such as benign lipomas are not very dangerous though others may evolve into cancer in the course of time. At GastroDoxs Jersey Village, we work on the idea of early detection using simple examinations and clear treatment programs to ensure that you are safe.
A colon tumor may have rather simple early symptoms. Look out for:
There are many causes that may lead to the development of a tumor in the colon:
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The diagnosis of a colon tumor is usually achieved through a conglomeration of diagnostic procedures: visual inspection and biopsy of the abnormalities by a colonoscopy test, performance of a CT scan test to determine the extent of spread and size, and tumor marker blood tests such as CEA to ascertain the activity of the tumor.
A majority of the fatty tumors (lipomas) in the colon are benign and do not transform into cancer. Nevertheless, increase in the colon must be considered and followed up, since extremely uncommon instances may be necessary to investigate.
CEA (carcinogenemebryonic antigen) is a blood test marker that can be used to determine disease treatment response, recurrence following treatment, and in case of staging, can be used sometimes.
Not always. During a colonoscopy, small benign tumors or polyps can be removed. Big or suspect growths might undergo less invasive or more drastic operations.
A T3 has developed into tissue after invading the muscular wall of a colon. It is believed to be more developed, and in most cases, it should undergo surgery as well as supplementary treatments like chemotherapy.
A likely tumor is 3 cm in size and, as such, is T2, i.e. penetrating into the muscle layer but not further. The end staging also requires lymph node involvement and the result of biopsy on tissues.
A tumor measuring 5 cm is normally classified as T3 meaning that it spreads through the muscle into the adjacent tissues. Subsequently, the spread of lymph nodes and the stage are determined.
Yes. Chemotherapy, radiation treatment or targeted drug therapy as an individual, combination or combination of both can be used to treat the tumor depending on the type and stage of the tumor.
An appointment should be made in case of such symptoms as bleeding of the rectum, continuous abdominal pains or cramping, unexplainable weight loss or even in case of a medical background of colon cancer or polyps in a family.
Preparation Preparation usually consists of a preoperative assessment- Reviewing of medical history, blood tests and imaging, and anesthesia discussion. You will be given adequate diet, bowel preparation, and post-operative rehabilitation guidelines.
