Know about Colorectal Cancer and its Symptoms

Today cancer treatment India is at par with international healthcare system. Globally both men and women suffer from colorectal cancer or CRC which is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and third one leading to death. It accounts for 4.7% of the total cancer reports in India.

According to experts, this can be assigned to difference in diet, particularly consumption of red and processed meat including fiber and alcohol. Colon cancer or cancer of the rectum begin as a small poly and most of them are benign and does not become cancerous.

The symptom of this cancer usually starts with change in bowel habits or bleeding. But this cancer can also start without showing any symptoms. Therefore it is important to go for colon screening test which is known as colonoscopy.

If the cancer is detected early, the doctor can also suggest going for cancer surgery hospital India where radiation and chemotherapy is used for effective treatment. One should know that any kind of cancer develops due to complex mix of factors related to lifestyle, heredity and environment.