Rectal cancer
Rectal cancer: Introduction
Rectal cancer is a form of colorectal cancer
that affects the rectum.
It is an under-diagnosed condition
because it has no early symptoms.
Even when symptoms occur, both the symptoms
and the diagnostic tests required are considered embarrassing
by many, leading to delayed diagnosis.
However, early diagnosis is crucial as colorectal cancer
is a leading cause of death.
Symptoms of Rectal cancer
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symptoms of Rectal cancer
Home Diagnostic Testing
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Rectal cancer: Complications
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Disease Topics Related To Rectal cancer
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Medical Textbooks Online about Rectal cancer
Medical Books Excerpts
- Rectal pain
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Rectal pain
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Wrongly Diagnosed with Rectal cancer?
Rectal cancer: Medical Mistakes
Rectal cancer: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers
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Rectal cancer: Undiagnosed Conditions
Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:
Misdiagnosis and Rectal cancer
Chronic digestive conditions often misdiagnosed: When diagnosing chronic symptoms
of the digestive tract, there are a variety of conditions that may be misdiagnosed.
The...read more »
Intestinal bacteria disorder may be hidden cause: One of the lesser known causes of diarrhea
is an imbalance of bacterial in the gut, sometimes called ...read more »
Antibiotics often causes diarrhea: The use of antibiotics are very likely
to cause some level of diarrhea in patients.
The reason is that antibiotics kill off not only "bad" bacteria,
but...read more »
Food poisoning may actually be an infectious disease: Many people who come down
with "stomach symptoms" like diarrhea assume that it's "something I ate" (i.e....read more »
Mesenteric adenitis misdiagnosed as appendicitis in children: Because appendicitis is one of the
more feared conditions for a child with abdominal pain, it can be over-diagnosed
(it can,...read more »
Spitz nevi misdiagnosed as dangerous melanoma skin cancer: One possible misdiagnosis to
consider in lieu of melanoma is spitz nevi.
See melanoma and spitz nevi....read more »
Celiac disease often fails to be diagnosed cause of chronic digestive symptoms: One of the most common chronic digestive
conditions is celiac disease, a malabsorption disorder with a variety of...read more »
Chronic digestive diseases hard to diagnose: There is an inherent
difficulty in diagnosing the various types of chronic digestive diseases.
Some of the better known possibilities are peptic ulcer, colon cancer...read more »
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Rectal cancer: Research Doctors & Specialists
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- Digestive Health Specialists (Gastroenterology):
- Rectal/Anal Health Specialists (Proctology):
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Hospitals & Clinics: Rectal cancer
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Rectal cancer: Rare Types
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Causes of Rectal cancer
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News Archives for Rectal cancer
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Rectal cancer
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Videos for Rectal cancer
Colorectal cancer affects the colon and rectum, and catching it early can save your life. Learn how you can reduce your risk of getting colorectal...
People with colitis and Crohn's disease have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Listen as experts explain the link between IBD...
All prostate cancers are not the same. Listen as doctors describe treatment options when they believe an early-stage cancer may be particularly...
New research shows some men with very late-stage prostate cancer may benefit from chemotherapy. Learn why doctors are changing their minds about the...
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Patient Surveys for Rectal cancer
Prognosis for Rectal cancer
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Reseach about Rectal cancer
Visit our research pages for current research about Rectal cancer treatments.
Clinical Trials for Rectal cancer
The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally
and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Rectal cancer include:
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Clinical Trials for Rectal cancer
Statistics for Rectal cancer
Rectal cancer: Broader Related Topics
Types of Rectal cancer
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