The dreaded “C” word – dealing with cancer of the rectum

Cancer has become an epidemic to say the very least. Aptly termed ‘Emperor of maladies’ it has become a nightmare for both the patients and their doctors. But what works in the favor of life and chance at complete recovery is ‘prevention’ and ‘Early detection’.

This principle also applies to cancer developing in the colo-rectal region. Cancer of the rectum is more prevalent in men above 50.

Symptoms:

A change in previous bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhea

Bleeding from the anus

Abdominal pain

Weight loss

Diagnosis:

Colonoscopy & biopsy

Screening for cancer rectum for early diagnosis:

We, at HHC, have been supporting campaigns to aid ‘Prevention of cancer of the rectum’ through dietry recommendations such as high fiber diet and early

Detection by screening tests.