El cáncer de recto a menudo se agrupa junto con el cáncer de colon y juntos se conocen como cáncer colorrectal. Este tipo de cáncer generalmente comienza en las células que recubren el interior del recto y, a menudo, se forman primero como pólipos precancerosos. Las pruebas de detección del cáncer colorrectal pueden detectar el cáncer en sus etapas más tempranas o incluso antes de que comience, cuando existe la mayor probabilidad de que el tratamiento tenga éxito.

Colorectal Cancer is Rising in Younger Adults—Know the Signs and Get Screened

In recent years, colorectal cancer rates are rising, particularly in people younger than 50. Here, BMC’s Jennifer Davids, MD, chief of colon and rectal surgery, answers common questions about colorectal cancer, symptoms to watch for, and the importance of screening to help get more people —especially younger people — talking about their colon health.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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BMC’s colorectal surgeons offer cutting-edge surgical treatments for conditions that affect the colon, rectum, and anus, in coordinating with other specialists.
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A program within the Cancer Center providing diagnosis and treatment for cancers of the gastrointestinal system, including stomach, colon, and esophageal cancers, with coordinated…
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An oncology department using advanced radiation therapy to treat cancer, with personalized planning and care to target tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissue.