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Rectum and Anal Cancer

Rectal & Anal Cancer Care

Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Care for Lower GI Cancers

Dr Neeraj Dhingra, experienced radiation oncologist treating cancer patients in Pune

Uterine & Cervical Cancer

Rectal and anal cancers affect the final portion of the digestive tract. The rectum (the last 6–8 inches of the large intestine) connects to the anal canal, which ends at the anus. These cancers may not present obvious symptoms in early stages but are highly treatable when detected early.

At our center, patients receive specialized diagnostic evaluations and tailored treatment plans from a multidisciplinary team including surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists

Risk Factors

  • Family history of colorectal cancer
  • Obesity
  • Genetic syndromes
  • High alcohol consumption (3+ drinks/day)
  • Smoking

Rectal Cancer:

Blood in the stools —often mistaken for hemorrhoids
Persistent change in bowel habits
Abdominal pain, cramping, or bloating
Unexplained weight loss
Decreased appetite

Anal Cancer:

Rectal bleeding or pain
Early age at first sexual activity or childbirth
Sensation of a mass or growth near the anus
Itching or discharge from the anus
Pain during bowel movements
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Treatment Options

Surgery

Standard for most rectal cancers; involves removal of the tumor with nearby lymph nodes.
- May include a temporary or permanent colostomy depending on tumor location.
- Advanced surgical techniques aim to preserve function and reduce recovery time.

Radiation Therapy

Usually combined with chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy)
- Helps shrink tumors and increase chances of complete surgical removal
- Two protocols: Long-course radiation (over 5–6 weeks) Short-course radiation (typically 5 days)
- For pure anal canal cancer, radiation + concurrent chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment, often avoiding the need for surgery

Chemotherapy

- Used in combination with surgery and/or radiation depending on stage
- In advanced or metastatic cancer, systemic chemotherapy helps control the disease and manage symptoms

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