Yes, if it is caught in time and has not spread to other organs or the bones.
Any cancer can be cured if caught in time. We all have cancer cells in our body, it is whether or not these cells metastasize (spread) that determines our outcome.
Yes it is. If the cancer is found early your doctor would recommend treatment or even surgery to get rid of it. There is a chance that it could come back, so you would have regular screenings afterwards.
When localized/regional, it has a 5-year survival rate of 100% and is almost always cured. When it spreads, the chances drop significantly.
In many cases it is. I would strongly recomend sitting down with your doctor and talking about treatment options.
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There is a slight increase of risk for rectal cancer in the individual who smokes
Yes, the Mayo Clinic offer information on rectal cancer. You can find the information at mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cancer/DS00035 and http://www.mayoclinic.org/rectal-cancer/
The cause of rectal cancer are not all known. However, you should get a rectal exam if you experience unusual tiredness, nasuea, bloody stools, abdominal cramps, and a change in bowel habits. These may be signs of rectal cancer.
In patients with colon or rectal cancer, the p53 gene is mutated 70% of the time
Debussy died of rectal cancer
The severity(spread of cancer) of the disease is same at stage 4, no matter if it is large intestine or rectal cancer.
Nearly 57,000 people died from colon and rectal cancer in the United States in 2003
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There are about 36,500 cases of rectal cancer diagnosed per year in the United States
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There are many possible causes of rectal pain, some benign and some more serious. You should make an appointment to see a physician, especiall if you are at risk for colon or rectal cancer.