Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. Sometimes it is called colon cancer. Check out this video to know more about Colorectal Cancer❗

1. Colorectal Cancer
PREVENTABLE | TREATABLE | BEATABLE
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2. Colorectal cancer also known as
bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal
cancer, is any cancer that affects the
colon and the rectum.
It is the 12-th most common cause of
cancer death in India.
Colorectal cancer may be benign, or
non-cancerous, or malignant.
Colorectal Cancer
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3. A persistent change in your bowel
habits, including diarrhea or constipation.
Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool.
Persistent abdominal discomfort
A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty
completely.
Weakness or fatigue.
Unexplained weight loss
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Never Ignore these Symptoms

4. Older age
Physical inactivity
Too much intake of red meat and other fatty foods
High alcohol consumption
Smoking
A family history of colorectal cancer
Overweight and obesity
Having an inherited syndrome
A previous history of inflammatory bowel disease.
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Here are the Risk Factors

5. Stage 1: The cancer has penetrated the
lining, or mucosa, of the colon or rectum.
Stage 2: The cancer has spread to the
walls of the colon or rectum.
Stage 3: The cancer has moved to the
lymph nodes
Stage 4: The cancer has spread to other
distant organs
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Stages Of Colorectal Cancer

6. Surgery: Surgery is the mainstay treatment for colorectal
cancer and has a role in both early and advanced colorectal
cancer.
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a type of cancer
treatment that uses drugs to kill the remaining cancer cells
after surgrey.
Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy is a mode of
treatment which uses high energy X-rays to cure disease
and prevent recurrence.
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Treatments Offered

7. Reduce the amount of red meat in your diet
Eat lot of fruits and vegetables
Exercise daily
Quit smoking
Reduce alcohol consumption
Control pre-existing diabetes
Manage stress
Maintain a healthy weight
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8. Meet the Expert
Dr. Kamalesh N.P(MS, DNB- GI Surgery,
FMAS, FICS, FACS) is a renowned
gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgeon
in Coimbatore. He is an expert in the
treatment of all types of gastrointestinal
cancers and has performed a large number
of complex laparoscopic colorectal
procedures for colon and rectal cancers.
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+91 9895490173
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GKNM HOSPITAL,
PB no 6327, Nethaji Road,
P.N.Palayam
Coimbatore: 641037
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