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RECTAL CANCER

There are about 36,500 cases of rectal cancer diagnosed per year in the United States. Together, colon and rectal cancers account for 10% of cancers in men and 11% of cancers in women.

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Gastrointestinal Tumors - Rectal Cancer
Rectal cancer is treated with a multimodality approach for all but the earliest stages.  A combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy is given either before or after surgery.  A number of trials have demonstrated the local regional control and survival benefit with the addition of radiation and chemotherapy after surgery.  Various techniques are used in our office to reduce toxicity including positioning, contrast, and multiple field arrangements.   The radiation therapy lasts approximately 5-6.5 weeks with chemotherapy.  Side effects may include skin irritation, diarrhea, fatigue, and low blood counts.


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