Intestinal Cancer Symptoms

INTESTINAL CANCER

DESCRIPTION

It is a long tube that connects your stomach to your large intestine. Intestinal cancer is rare, but eating a high fat diet or having Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, or a history of colonic polyps can increase your risk.

Symptoms –

Rectal bleeding

Diarrhea

Constipation

Changes in consistency of your stool

Persistent abdominal discomfort

Bowel habits

Risk factors –

Lack of physical activity

Diet low in fruit or vegetable

Overweight or obesity

Alcohol consumption

Tobacco use

Diagnosis and test –

Colonoscopy

Biopsy

Biomarker testing of the tumor

Blood test

CT scan

MRI

Ultrasound

Chest X-ray

PET-CT scan

Treatment –

Surgery

Radiation therapy

Chemotherapy

Immunotherapy