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Can Stage I rectal cancer be cured with surgery?
Yes
What's the difference of a level 4 colon cancer from level 4 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.
What is the diagnosis code for rectal cancer?
The answer is 154.1, however there are several other codes that are based on the stage of the cancer.
How many Chemo treatments are given for rectal cancer at stage four?
Chemotherapy is administered for stage IV disease
What is Stage IV rectal cancer?
Any of previous criteria associated with distant metastasis
What stage does stearrhea appear in colon cancer?
Steatorrhea (fats in feces) does not appear during any stage of colon or rectal cancer. The obstruction is due to caner growths in the large intestine.
What is Stage III rectal cancer?
Any depth or size of tumor associated with regional lymph node involvement
Does the Mayo Clinic offer information and symptoms of rectal cancer?
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/
What are the causes of rectal cancer and the signs one should get a rectal exam?
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.
What is miles surgery?
Miles surgery is performed primarily for rectal cancer or even anal carcinoma. especially rectal cancer of late stage or the one's located closer to the anus would .In this procedure the rectum and anus is resected, and a colostomy would act as a false anal opening.
Does Endorectal ultrasound diagnose cancer?
ERUS is used as a diagnostic procedure in rectal cancer to determine stage of the tumor and as a post-radiation, presurgical examination to assess extent of tumor shrinkage
Is there a gene related to colon or rectal cancer?
In patients with colon or rectal cancer, the p53 gene is mutated 70% of the time
