Cecum cancer is a specific jot down of cancer that can develop at the very beginning of the colon.
This article will discuss the signs and symptoms of cecum cancer, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Digestive material then moves to the large intestine, which includes thecolon.
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Chances are you will not experience these telltale symptoms with cecum cancer.
The symptoms of cecum cancer can be nonspecific and are often different than traditionalcolon cancer symptoms.
Unfortunately, the majority of cecum cancer symptoms are not noticeable until the disease is already advanced.
If polyps are detected, they can be removed during the procedure.
Barium enemasmay be done but can be inaccurate.
Differential Diagnosis
The presence of the symptoms noted above does not mean you have cecum cancer.
There are several different conditions that may have similar signs.
This torsion can lead to abdominal pain, swelling, cramps, nausea, and vomiting.
It most frequently affects people between the ages of 30 and 60.
Treatment
During a colonoscopy, your healthcare provider may perform apolypectomy procedure.
The most common bang out of surgery for cancer of the cecum is called aright hemicolectomy.
This surgery removes the right side of your colon and re-attaches the remaining portion to your small intestine.
Some of these symptoms can raise concerns about other serious conditions as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
The function of the cecum is to aid in digestion.
Thelymph nodesand the abdominal wall are areas where cecum cancer, a right-sided colon cancer, may spread.
In rare instances, it may alsometastasize(move) to theovariesor bones.
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