Colorectal Cancer Specialists in Dhaula Kuan, Delhi

What is Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal Cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the colon or rectum, usually beginning as a benign growth called a polyp that can gradually become cancerous over years. It is among the most common cancers globally and one of the leading causes of cancer-related death, though it is also one of the most preventable through regular screening. The disease typically develops slowly, giving screening tests a valuable window to detect and remove precancerous polyps before they progress. Risk increases significantly with age and certain hereditary conditions.

Causes of Colorectal Cancer

Arises from genetic mutations that transform normal colon cells into cancerous ones, often beginning in polyps. Risk factors include a diet high in red or processed meat and low in fiber, obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, heavy alcohol use, inflammatory bowel disease, and inherited syndromes such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.

Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer

Change in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation, blood in the stool, persistent abdominal discomfort or cramping, unexplained weight loss, weakness and fatigue, a feeling of incomplete bowel emptying, iron deficiency anaemia

Treatment & Types of Colorectal Cancer in Dhaula Kuan, Delhi

Surgery to remove the tumor is the primary treatment for localized disease, often combined with chemotherapy for higher-stage cancers to eliminate remaining cancer cells. Radiation therapy is frequently used for rectal cancer, and targeted therapy or immunotherapy may be added for advanced or metastatic disease based on tumor genetic characteristics.

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