Small Intestine Cancer
The small intestine is a long tube that folds many times to fit inside the abdomen. Cancer of the small intestines is a relatively rare cancer. But when it does occur, it is a disease in which cancerous cells are found in the tissue of the small intestines. Side effects of this cancer are pain or cramps in the middle of the abdomen, weight loss without dieting, a lump in the abdomen, or blood in the stool. There are many tests a doctor may use to check for Small Iintestine Cancer such as a biopsy.
Once Small Iintestine Cancer is found, more tests will be done to find
out if cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body. The
types of cancer found in the small intestine include adenocarcinoma,
sarcoma, and carcinoid tumors. The treatment process of this type
of cancer will include surgery, radiation,
or chemotherapy.
The chance of success depends on the type of cancer and the overall
health of the patient.
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