Rectal Cancer
Rectal cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in the rectum, the final portion of the large intestine that connects with the anus. It usually develops from prior growths in the intestinal wall.
Common symptoms: It may show up with changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, a sensation of incomplete evacuation, abdominal discomfort, or unexplained weight loss.
When to see a doctor? It is advisable to seek care in the face of rectal bleeding, persistent changes in bowel movements, or as part of the preventive studies recommended according to age and history.
Which specialist treats it? The radiation oncologist and the radiation therapist take part in treatment with radiation therapy, within a management that is usually multidisciplinary. Assessing any persistent digestive symptom in a timely way with a professional makes it possible to guide the appropriate workup.
Data on 5 doctors who treat rectal cancer
Specialties that treat rectal cancer
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in rectal cancer
Dra. Abril Antonia Quezada Bautista
Dr. Hugo Francisco Romero Anduaga
Dra. Abril Antonia Quezada Bautista
Dr. Jaime Humberto Soto Lugo
Dr. Edgar Fernández Pérez
Dr. José Edmundo Rodríguez Del Rincón
Dr. Raúl Florentino González
Dr. Stephanie Verónica Muller Grohmann
Dr. Marlene Olvera Dávalos
Dr. Julián Rodríguez Vargas
Dra. María Fátima Chilaca Rosas
Dra. Gabriela Gómez Ahumada
Dr. Luis Fernando García González
Dra. Aida Mota Garcia
Dr. Cruz Alejandro Valdivia Esquivel
Dr. Karen Jimena Villanueva Moreno
Dr. Eduardo Hernández Loera
Dr. Efraín Martínez Ortiz
Dr. Jheymmy Ortiz Martinez
Dr. René Benavides García
Frequently asked questions
What is rectal cancer?
Rectal cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in the rectum, the final portion of the large intestine that connects with the anus. It usually develops from prior growths in the intestinal wall.
Which doctor treats rectal cancer?
Rectal Cancer is usually treated by specialists in radiation therapist, radiation oncologist.