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Rectal Cancer (cont.)

Medical Author:
Timothy Kuo, MD
Coauthor:
George Fisher, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Winston W Tan, MD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Koyamangalath Krishnan, MD, FRCP

When to Seek Medical Care

Questions to Ask the Doctor

If a person has been diagnosed with rectal cancer, the doctor should be asked the following questions:

  • Where is my cancer located?

  • How far has the cancer spread?

  • What treatment options do I have?

  • What is the overall goal of treatment in my case?

  • What are the risks and side effects of the proposed treatment?

  • Am I eligible for a clinical trial?

  • How do I find out if I am eligible for a clinical trial?

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Approximately 135,000 new cases of colorectal cancer occur in the United States each year, resulting in approximately 55,000 deaths per year.

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