Intestinal Cancer Health Matters: Early Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

Intestinal cancer, also known as small or large intestine cancer, occurs when aberrant cells develop and grow uncontrolled in the intestinal lining. It can originate in the small intestine, often as adenocarcinoma, or in the large intestine (colorectal cancer). Risk factors include age, genetic predisposition, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), poor diet, smoking, and alcohol use. Symptoms vary but may include abdominal pain, weight loss, blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits, or anaemia. Diagnosis typically involves imaging, endoscopy, and biopsy. In this episode of intestinal cancer, we’ll explore the early warning signs, risk factors, and the latest advancements in prevention and treatment of intestinal cancer.

Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr. Phani Krishna Ravula, a Surgical Gastroenterologist, GI and HPB Oncologist, and Liver Transplant Surgeon at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, to explore intestinal cancer, a disease that significantly impacts digestive health.