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(C78.4) Secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine
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3 390 234 in individuals diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine confirmed
417 883 deaths with diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine
12% mortality rate associated with the disease secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine
Diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine is diagnosed Men are 0.43% more likely than Women
1 702 431
Men receive the diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine
219 527 (12.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine
198 356 (11.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine
Absence or low individual and public risk
Secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine - what does this mean
Secondary malignant neoplasm of the small intestine occurs when cancer cells from another part of the body (such as the colon or stomach) spread to the small intestine and form a new tumor. this type of cancer is usually more advanced than a cancer that originated in the small intestine, and is more difficult to treat.
What happens during the disease - secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine
Secondary malignant neoplasm of the small intestine is caused by the spread of cancer cells from a primary tumor located in another organ or tissue. these cancer cells travel through the blood or lymphatic system and eventually settle in the small intestine, where they form a new tumor. this new tumor can grow and spread rapidly, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, weight loss, and changes in bowel habits.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Imaging tests (X-ray, CT scan, MRI)
- Endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy)
- Biopsy
- Stool tests
- Genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the size of the tumor and reduce the spread of the malignancy.
- Surgery to remove the tumor
- Chemotherapy to reduce the size of the tumor
- Radiation therapy to reduce the spread of the malignancy
- Immunotherapy to stimulate the immune system to fight the cancer cells
- Targeted therapy to block the growth of the cancer cells
- Hormone therapy to reduce the growth of the cancer cells
- Clinical trials to test new treatments
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine - Prevention
The primary prevention of secondary malignant neoplasms of the small intestine is to reduce risk factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, and lack of physical activity. additionally, screening for early detection of any pre-cancerous changes in the small intestine is recommended.