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(C78.5) Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
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3 390 234 in individuals diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum confirmed
417 883 deaths with diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
12% mortality rate associated with the disease secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
Diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum is diagnosed Men are 0.43% more likely than Women
1 702 431
Men receive the diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
219 527 (12.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
198 356 (11.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum - 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 large intestine and rectum
Absence or low individual and public risk
Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum - what does this mean
Secondary malignant neoplasm of the large intestine and rectum is a type of cancer that starts in another part of the body and then spreads to the large intestine and rectum. it is usually caused by cancer cells that travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system and settle in the large intestine and rectum.
What happens during the disease - secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
Secondary malignant neoplasm of the large intestine and rectum is caused by the spread of cancerous cells from a primary cancer site to the large intestine and rectum. the cancer cells can spread through the lymphatic system, blood vessels, or directly through the tissue. once they reach the large intestine and rectum, they can grow and form a tumor. if left untreated, the tumor can grow and spread to other parts of the body.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Colonoscopy
- Barium enema
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Biopsy
- Blood tests
- Stool tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the size of the tumor, reduce symptoms, and prevent the spread of cancer.
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Targeted therapy
- Surgery
- Immunotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Clinical trials
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum - Prevention
The best way to prevent secondary malignant neoplasms of the large intestine and rectum is to practice healthy lifestyle habits such as regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. additionally, regular screening tests such as colonoscopy can help detect and remove precancerous polyps before they become cancerous.