Rectal Cancer Treatment in Ahmedabad – Expert Care by Dr. Mayank Gurjar
At Gastro Clinic Ahmedabad, Dr. Mayank Gurjar offers advanced and compassionate rectal cancer treatment in Ahmedabad, tailored to each patient’s specific stage and needs. With a multidisciplinary team, we ensure accurate diagnosis, effective therapy, and long-term follow-up.
What Is Rectal Cancer?
Rectal cancer is a type of colorectal cancer that specifically affects the rectum, the lower part of the large intestine just before the anus. It begins when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the rectum, forming a tumor. Rectal cancer can spread to nearby tissues and other parts of the body if not detected and treated early. Understanding rectal cancer is key to improving diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
Rectal cancer is a cancerous growth in the lining of the rectum, the lower portion of the large intestine. Unlike colon cancer, rectal cancer presents unique surgical challenges because of the rectum’s tight anatomical position.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Rectal cancer symptoms may include rectal bleeding, persistent abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and the sensation of incomplete bowel movements. Early symptoms might be subtle, so regular screening is crucial for early detection. Diagnostic tests typically include colonoscopy, which allows for direct visualization of the rectum and biopsy of suspicious areas, as well as imaging tests like CT scans or MRIs to assess the extent of cancer spread. A PET Scan may be required to assess the extent of cancer spread.
Rectal Bleeding
Abdominal Pain
Treatment Options
Treatment for pancreatic cancer depends on the stage and location of the tumor. Options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies. Surgical procedures aim to remove the cancerous tissue, while chemotherapy and radiation can help shrink tumors and kill cancer cells. Targeted therapies are designed to attack specific cancer cells, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Surgery
To remove the tumor and surrounding affected tissue. Surgery can be Laparoscopic, Robotic, or open surgery.
Radiation
Uses drugs to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing, often used before surgery (neoadjuvant) or after surgery (adjuvant).
Chemotherapy
Targets cancer cells with high-energy rays to shrink tumors and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Targeted Theraphy
Focus on specific molecules involved in cancer growth and spread.
