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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a type of cancer that develops in the colon or rectum. Colon (large intestine) starts in the right side of the abdomen after the last part of the small intestine (ileum) and ends at the junction with the rectum. The rectum is the last part of the intestine, and it ends in the anal canal. Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in men and 2nd most common cancer in women worldwide. It is also the 10th most common cancer in India.
Many patients either do not have specific symptoms until very late or have non-specific symptoms which they attribute to normal variation in lifestyle and keep ignoring them. However, the essential signs and symptoms are:
Development of colorectal cancer cannot be attributed to any single factor. There are certain risk factors which increase its chances of occurrence. These include:
Max Institute of Cancer Care (MICC) is one of the leading facilities in India, which offers the latest treatments under surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and medical oncology. It is one of the largest chain of Cancer Centres in North India, with presence in Saket, Patparganj, Shalimar Bagh, Vaishali, Mohali and Bathinda. The centres are highly efficient and offer specialized and dedicated daycare with all significant sub-specialities and privacy to cancer patients.
With over 100 oncologists, Max Institute of Cancer Care provides world-class treatment facilities and focused care to cure various types of oncological diseases. The doctors treat people with cancer of the colorectal as well as cancer of esophagus, small bowels, hepatobiliary system, pancreas, area, intrabdominal tumors and masses, and splenic and gastrointestinal cancer. The facility has the best colorectal cancer specialists.
Max Institute of Cancer Care has a DMG for colorectal cancer which consists of a team of gastroenterologists, surgical oncologists, colorectal surgeons, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists. This team specializes in treating the colorectal cancer with surgery, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy. Our holistic cancer care includes the following:
There are different types of rectal cancer, depending on the type of cell/tissue from which the tumour is arising. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type. Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST), lymphoma and leiomyoma are less common. We use the following tests and procedures to diagnose & provide colorectal cancer treatment in india:
Max Institute of Cancer Care is equipped with cutting-edge technology with which our team of oncology experts offer holistic care to patients. When it comes to treating colorectal cancer, our treatment options include the following: These may be offered singly, sequentially or in combination, depending on the stage and type of the cancer.
Surgery is the most common modality employed in treating colorectal cancer. It is effective in curing the disease at an early stage. Surgical removal involves complete removal of the tumour along with a healthy margin of the intestine and surrounding lymph nodes.
Chemotherapy is treatment with anticancer drugs which can be given intravenously or in tablet form to kill the tumour cells in the body.
Radiotherapy aims to kill the tumour cells by high energy x-rays or gamma rays. Usually, it is used in combination with chemotherapy.
FAQs reviewed by Dr. Vivek Mangla, Director, Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreatobiliary (GI & HPB) Surgical Oncology.
Max Healthcare is home to 4800+ eminent doctors in the world, most of whom are pioneers in their respective fields. Additionally, they are renowned for developing innovative and revolutionary clinical procedures.
Max Healthcare is home to 4800+ eminent doctors in the world, most of whom are pioneers in their respective fields. Additionally, they are renowned for developing innovative and revolutionary clinical procedures.
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