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Rectal Cancer

All About Rectal Cancer

An introduction to the basics of rectal cancer prevention, symptoms, screening, diagnosis and treatment.

Surgical Procedures: Colostomy

A colostomy is a surgical procedure that is done to connect the colon to the surface of the abdomen, allowing stool to pass into a collection bag.

Surgical Procedures: Ileostomy

An ileostomy is a surgical procedure that is done to bring the end of the small intestine, or ileum, to the surface of the abdomen to allow for stool to pass into an external collection device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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From the National Cancer Institute

Rectal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) (Health professionals) Rectal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) (Patients) Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors Treatment (PDQ®) (Health professionals) Gastrointestinal Complications (PDQ®) (Health professionals) Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®) (Health professionals)

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