Does stage 2 rectal cancer affect children differently than adults?

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Rectal cancer in children is very rare. Rectal cancer usually occurs in adults who have reached middle age or older. However, the symptoms of rectal cancer remain the same.

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Several diagnostic tests diagnose rectal cancer. Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are exams in which yo...

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Rectal cancer, also commonly referred to as colorectal cancer, is cancer that occurs in the rectum, ...

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Someone with stage 2 rectal cancer will likely need a colectomy. A colectomy is major surgery that r...

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You may notice problems with your bowel movements, in which case you should notify your doctor immed...

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Stage 2 Rectal Cancer

At stage 2, rectal (also called colorectal) cancer has grown through the inner lining of the rectum, muscles in the rectal wall, and in some cases the outer wall of the rectum. Both diarrhea and constipation that do not go away can signal rectal cancer. Your risk for rectal cancer can stem from genetics or a previous medical condition, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Your doctor will likely recommend a colectomy to remove the part of the rectum that contains the cancer.

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