Definition:
Rectum cancer is a kind of cancer wherein malignant cells take over the rectal tissues. In this condition the cancer cells that invade the rectal tissues cause abnormal growths in the blood vessels causing rectal obstruction. These cells can also spread in the different organs of the body.
Diagnosis:
Rectum cancer is diagnosed by rectal biopsy and endorectal ultrasound procedures.
Treatment:
Treatment for rectum cancer involves surgery and/or chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Symptoms and Signs:
The symptoms of rectum cancer include bright red stool because of the blood, ribbon stools, pelvic pain and chronic fatigue.
Causes:
Rectum cancer can be caused by poor diet or genetic disorders. The malignant cells in the rectum are formed into tumors called polyps, and these block the passageways of the blood causing ruptures and eventual septic shock.
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