Intestinal cancer and colon cancer are other names forcancer of the bowel.Healthy cells in the lining
of the intestine alter and grow out of control to form a mass known as a tumor, which is how colon
cancer develops.
Risk Factors & Prevention
The following factors may increase the chance of developing intestinal
cancer:
Regular screening can be helpful for patients who are at elevated risk of intestinal cancer due to
certain inherited genetic disorders.
Colonoscopy
CT Scan
Fecal Occult Blood Test
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Symptoms & Signs
Feces with blood in it
Black or dark stools
Diarrhea / Constipation
Abdomen-related lump
Cramps or pain in the stomach
Unaccounted-for weight loss
Stomach pain episodes that could be followed by violent nausea or vomiting
Diagnosis
Different Types of tests are conducted by doctors for different signs and
symptoms:
Biopsy
Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
CT scan
PET-CT scan
Laparotomy
Biomarker
Sub-Types and Stages
Adenocarcinoma
Stages
Stage 0:
Cancer has not spread past the mucosa.
Stage 1:
Cancer has progressed past the mucosa but is still contained within the intestinal wall.
Stage 2:
The malignancy has penetrated or incorporated the intestinal wall.
Stage 3:
Cancer has spread to the local lymph nodes.
Stage 4:
Cancer has spread to distant organs such as the liver, lungs, or the lining of the abdominal
cavity. It may be of any size at this point.
Treatment Modalities
a. Surgical Oncology
The most popular form of treatment for intestinal cancer is surgery. The following steps
might also be acceptable in some circumstances: Hemicolectomy, the Whipple procedure, and
palliative procedures.
b. Medical Oncology
In order to reach cancer cells throughout the body during therapy, medication may be
injected into the bloodstream (systemic treatment).
Advanced liver cancer is treated with a variety of drugs, including:
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
Chemotherapy
c. Radiation Oncology
Radiation is used only for palliation in intestinal cancers.
Coping with Treatment
Along with the medical side effects of Intestinal cancer therapy, patients also deal with the
financial burden of cancer care and the emotional and social impacts. MOC provides facility of
psycho Onco-Counseling and Nutritional counseling to help patients.
Do’s & Don’ts During Treatment
Do’s
Increase liquid Intake
Exercise Daily
East small meals
Don’ts
Avoid red meat
Avoid alcohol and smoking
Post-Treatment Support
Post-treatment Intestinal cancer survivors can go through long-term side effects of treatment.
Physical and emotional changes can result in long-term and late repercussions. Survivors should talk
with people who already have this cancer.
Follow-ups Cancer Care Plan
Post-treatment, one must request a follow-up treatment plan. Doctors provide a personalized treatment
plan based on the type and stage of cancer.
Surveillance and monitoring for Signs & Symptoms of
Recurrence
Cancer recurrence is a key concern for cancer survivors, with other health issues. Your treatment
options, should the cancer return at any point, will be determined by the location of the disease,
the previous treatments you underwent, and your general health.
FAQs
What Are the Risks of Surgery for Intestine
Cancer?
Difficulty breathing, digestive difficulties, including diarrhea and constipation, &
problems absorbing nutrients from food.
Specialized Doctors at M | O | C
Dr. Vashistha Pankaj Maniar
M.D ( Internal Medicine) , D.M( Medical Oncology) , ECMO ( European Society Certification in Medical Oncology )
Speciality-
Medical and Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist.