Medical articles of Rectal cancer

Rectal cancer is particularly aggressive, and typically the most decisive way to treat it is to remove the rectum in a procedure called a proctectomy. In this article, a consultant clinical oncologist...

Colon cancer, rectal cancer, colorectal cancer, or bowel cancer. The name changes depending on where the malignancy originates, but diagnosis, genetics and management has become more uniform and stand...

Rectal bleeding can be caused by various different conditions, as explained by consultant general and lower GI surgeon Mr Segun Komolafe. He explains the different causes, symptoms and when to see a d...

What are the most common causes of rectal bleeding, and when should I see a doctor about rectal bleeding? Find out in this article here as revered gastroenterologist and endoscopist, Dr John Martin, p...

The prospect of a proctology exam often doesn't sit right with patients. Most don't know what to expect, or even what it is. Consultant colorectal surgeon Ms Rana Madani shares her expertise on the pr...

With there being many different surgical options to treat bowel cancer, one of our top colorectal surgeons Mr Muti Abulafi has explained everything you need to know about the trans-anal endoscopic mic...

In recent years, health experts have witnessed a steady increase in the diagnosis of rectal cancer in young adults, with many believing our unhealthy lifestyle and diet choices are largely at fault. T...

A small amount of one-off bleeding from the bottom isn't usually a serious problem but it's very important to seek medical attention if the bleeding becomes very heavy. Dr Aathavan Loganayagam discuss...