What are the common names for Rectal Cancer?
Rectal Cancer CARCINOMA RECTUM
Cancer of Rectum
Cancer of the Rectum
Cancer, Rectal
Cancer, Rectum
Cancers, Rectal
Cancers, Rectum
Carcinoma of Rectum
Carcinoma of the Rectum
Neoplasias del Recto
Neoplasm of Rectum
Neoplasm of the Rectum
Neoplasm, Rectal
Neoplasm, Rectum
Neoplasms, Rectal
Neoplasms, Rectum
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer (Rectal Neoplasm)
Rectal Cancer Surgery
Rectal Cancer/Sphincter Preservation
Rectal Cancers
Rectal Carcinoma
Rectal Neoplasm
Rectal Neoplasms
Rectal Tumor
Rectal Tumors
Rectum Cancer
Rectum Cancers
Rectum Neoplasm
Rectum Neoplasms
Recurrent Cancer of Rectum
Recurrent Cancer of the Rectum
Recurrent Rectal Carcinoma
Tumor of Rectum
Tumor of the Rectum
Tumor, Rectal
Tumors, Rectal
rectal cancer, recurrent
rectal tumor or cancer
rectum cancer, recurrent
recurrent rectal cancer
recurrent rectum cancer
What is the definition of Rectal Cancer?
A malignant tumor arising from the epithelium of the rectal mucosa. Most rectal carcinomas are adenocarcinomas; squamous cell carcinomas of the rectum are also seen. Prognosis depends on tumor stage (depth of wall invasion, lymph node involvement, presence of distal metastases). -- 2004
What type of doctors treat Rectal Cancer?
Colorectal Surgeon (colon & rectum)
Colon & Rectal Surgery
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Gastroenterologist (digestive)
Gastroenterology
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Oncology Specialist (cancer)
Medical Oncology
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Surgical Specialist
Colon & Rectal Surgery
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
