Intestinal is not a rare disease anymore. A major share of deaths around the world is caused due to undetected intestinal cancer. There are five types of intestinal cancers – Lymphoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Cancer, Adenocarcinoma, Carcinoid Tumour, and Sarcoma. Patient’s diet and medical history of the family plays an important role in the development of intestinal cancer.
Risk Factors for Intestine Cancer:
A Diet Heavy on High-Fat Products
Celiac disease
Crohn’s disease
Symptoms of Intestine Cancer:
Pain in Abdomen
Lump in Abdomen
Blood in Stool
Weight Loss
Recommended Tests
To know whether or not surgery is required to remove the tumour, proper and timely tests & staging is important. Following tests help the doctors detect and diagnose the cancer and create a treatment plan for the patients:
Blood Chemistry Study
Physical Exam
Study of the Medical History of the Patient and Family
Upper Endoscopy
Capsule Endoscopy
Liver Function Test
Laparotomy
Biopsy
MRI and CAT Scans