Rectal Cancer Treatment

Specialized rectal cancer care with neoadjuvant chemoradiation, total mesorectal excision, and comprehensive multidisciplinary management for optimal outcomes.

7+
Years Experience
450+
Rectal Cancer Patients
92%
5-Year Survival Rate

Advanced Rectal Cancer Treatment

Expert management of rectal cancer with neoadjuvant chemoradiation, total mesorectal excision (TME), and comprehensive multidisciplinary care. We specialize in organ preservation and sphincter-sparing approaches.

Diagnosis & Staging

Advanced Imaging

MRI pelvis, endoscopic ultrasound, and CT staging for accurate TME planning and circumferential margin assessment.

Molecular Testing

KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, MSI testing, and comprehensive genomic profiling for treatment selection.

Pathological Assessment

TNM staging, tumor regression grade, lymph node evaluation, and circumferential margin status.

Treatment Options

Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation

Preoperative chemoradiation for locally advanced rectal cancer to improve surgical outcomes and organ preservation.

  • Capecitabine + Radiation
  • 5-FU + Leucovorin + Radiation
  • FOLFOX + Radiation
  • Total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT)

Targeted Therapy

Precision medicine for metastatic rectal cancer with monoclonal antibodies and targeted agents.

  • Bevacizumab (Avastin)
  • Cetuximab (Erbitux)
  • Panitumumab (Vectibix)
  • Regorafenib (Stivarga)

Immunotherapy

Advanced immunotherapy for MSI-high rectal cancer and clinical trial combinations.

  • Pembrolizumab (Keytruda)
  • Nivolumab (Opdivo)
  • Nivolumab + Ipilimumab
  • Clinical trial protocols

Common Symptoms

Altered Bowel Habits

Diarrhea/constipation, narrower stools, urgency, or a feeling of incomplete evacuation.

Rectal Bleeding

Blood in stool, mucus, tenesmus; iron-deficiency anemia causing fatigue.

Abdominal/Pelvic Discomfort

Cramping, pain, unexplained weight loss, and weakness.

Risk Factors

Hereditary Syndromes

Lynch syndrome, FAP; strong family history; personal history of polyps/IBD.

Diet & Lifestyle

High red/processed meat intake, obesity, smoking, alcohol, physical inactivity.

Age & Metabolic

Risk increases after 50; type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome add risk.

Follow-up Care