How to check for rectal cancer

Due to the influence of various unhealthy eating and living habits, many friends unfortunately suffer from rectal cancer, which causes serious damage to their personal health. There are many related examination methods for rectal cancer, but many friends are not very familiar with them. Let's take a look at them together!

Steps /Methods:

1. Fecal occult blood test. This test method is used for large-scale surveys and initial screening of high-risk groups. Those who are positive will undergo further examination.

2. Rectal digital examination. This method is the most important method for diagnosing rectal cancer. Generally, patients should undergo this examination when they have symptoms such as bloody stools, bowel habits, and stool characteristics. This examination can detect the location, size, degree of fixation of the tumor, and its relationship with surrounding tissues.

3. Endoscopic examination can generally be used to obtain living tissue for pathological examination. It is the most effective and reliable method for diagnosing this disease. Endoscopic examination includes the following types (rectoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and fiber colonoscopy).

4. Imaging examinations usually include the following methods (barium enema, intracavitary B-ultrasound, CT examination, CEA examination). Generally, doctors will conduct reasonable examinations based on the patient's condition.

The above content is a detailed introduction by authoritative experts on some examination methods needed in the treatment of rectal cancer. I hope that all friends can get some help from it. Finally, I wish all patients and friends can find a treatment method that suits them.