Colon Cancer Articles A-Z
Rectal cancer stages are used to express if the cancer has spread, and, if so, how far it has spread. This eMedTV resource defines the six rectal cancer stages -- stages 0-IV and recurrent cancer -- and looks at tests used in the staging process.
For all stages of rectal cancer, surgery to remove the tumor is the most common form of treatment. This eMedTV segment discusses the three main types of rectal cancer surgery: local excision, resection, and resection with colostomy.
As this eMedTV resource explains, survival rates for rectal cancer reflect the percentage of people who survive for a specific period after their diagnosis. This article contains 5-year rectal cancer survival rates based on staging data.
Examples of rectal cancer symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, and blood in the stool. This eMedTV article discusses these and other rectal cancer symptoms, such as a change in the frequency of bowel movements, abdominal discomfort, and fatigue.
Rectal cancer treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these. This eMedTV segment discusses rectal cancer treatment, including information about second opinions, clinical trials, and follow-up care.
Rectal Cancer Treatment by Stage
It is common to classify rectal cancer treatment by stage, or the extent of the disease. This eMedTV article breaks down rectal cancer treatment by stage and outlines common treatments from stage 0 through stage IV and recurrent cancer.
Risk factors for colon cancer include being 50 years old or older, having colon polyps, and smoking. This eMedTV Web page explains these and other risk factors for colon cancer that increase the risk of developing the disease.
| Risks as a Diabetic (Flexible Sigmoidoscopy) |
This video clip describes the problems people with diabetes may have during colonoscopy.