What examination does rectum cancer do specifically

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Some time ago, I found that my grandfather urinated a little frequently, and he didn't know why he urinated and had bloody stool. We were all worried about her, and then we took her to the hospital for examination. The doctor diagnosed that he had rectal cancer. At present, he is actively cooperating with the medical treatment. What is the specific examination for rectal cancer? Do you understand? Let's talk about the specific examination of rectal cancer.

What examination does rectum cancer do specifically

First: digital rectal examination. Digital rectal examination is a necessary step in the diagnosis of rectal cancer. About 70% to 79% of rectal cancer patients can be found by digital rectal examination when they see a doctor. The doctor can touch the hard and uneven mass. In the late stage, the patient can touch the narrow mass in the intestinal cavity. The fixed finger cuff can see the fecal dirty pus.

Second: pathological examination. This is the main basis for the diagnosis of rectal cancer, rectal cancer surgery often involves diversion problems, affect the quality of life of patients, in order to avoid misdiagnosis, mistreatment, preoperative or intraoperative must be guided by the results of pathological examination for treatment, never easy to dig out the anus.

The third is the determination of carcinoembryonic antigen. It is generally believed that carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is of great value in evaluating the therapeutic effect and prognosis of rectal cancer. Continuous determination of serum CEA can be used to observe the effect of surgery or chemotherapy. If the level of CEA is significantly decreased after surgery or chemotherapy, it indicates that the treatment effect is good; if the operation is not the opposite, the serum CEA is often maintained at a high level; and if the level of CEA is decreased to normal but increased after surgery, it often indicates tumor recurrence.

matters needing attention

In daily life, we need to make appropriate new adjustments for patients to adapt to the slow pace of life. At the same time, patients should be regular in their daily life. They should not stay up late, and they should be regular in their acceptance. But also to develop their own new interest in life and hobbies. This is conducive to the regulation and stability of the internal environment, and also plays a positive role in the rehabilitation of the disease.