Colorectal Cancer

Is the development of cancer in the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine)? Cancer of the colon or rectum, which is located at the lower end of the digestive tract.

How common is colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer is the 5th most common cancer in Kenya in terms of new cases each year.

Risk factors and causes

A risk factor is a certain attribute that increases your risk or chance of developing a particular disease.

Signs and symptoms

In early disease there may be no symptoms hence it is advisable to have regular cervical cancer screening.

Diagnosis

Complete colonoscopy – looks at the whole inside of the large bowel. A colonoscope (flexible tube) with a light and camera is passed at the back …

Stages & Treatment

Staging of cancer describes where the cancer is located, if it has spread & whether it’s affecting other body organs.

Screening

Screening provides an opportunity for detection and removal of pre-cancerous lesions which prevent or delay the occurrence of colorectal cancer.