Best Colorectal Cancer Treatment in Sydney

Colorectal cancer (bowel cancer) is a very common cancer in Australia. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in men and women in the United States It affects about 1 in 20 persons in Australia. Colorectal becomes more common with age. Most patients with colorectal cancer develop the condition between 55 and 75 years of age. Men and women are equally affected although cancers of the rectum.

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum. The colon and the rectum are parts of the large intestine, which is the lower part of the body’s digestive system. During digestion, food moves through the stomach and small intestine into the colon.

Symptoms of colorectal cancer

·         Going to the toilet more often.

·         Diarrhea.

·         Constipation.

·         A feeling that the bowel does not empty properly after a bowel movement.

·         Blood in feces (stools).

·         Pains in the abdomen.

·         Bloating in the abdomen.

·         A feeling of fullness in the abdomen (maybe even after not eating for a while).

·         Vomiting.

·         Fatigue (tiredness).

·         Inexplicable weight loss.

·         A lump in the tummy or a lump in the back passage felt by your doctor.

·         Unexplained iron deficiency in men, or in women after the menopause.

Colorectal Cancer Treatment in Sydney

Physical exam  : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual.

·         Digital rectal exam : An exam of the rectum. The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for lumps or anything else that seems unusual.

·         Fecal occult blood test : A test to check stool for blood that can only be seen with a microscope. Small samples of stool are placed on special cards and returned to the doctor or laboratory for testing.

·          Barium enema : A series of x-rays of the lower gastrointestinal tract. A liquid that contains barium is put into the rectum. The barium coats the lower gastrointestinal tract and x-rays are taken. This procedure is also called a lower GI series.

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Our team of well trained colorectal surgeons are committed to diagnose colorectal cancer treatment in Sydney . Our surgeons consult from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) Medical Centre, and if required organise procedures at RPAH and Sydney Day Surgery.