CENTRAL SYDNEY COLORECTAL SURGEONS

1. CENTRAL SYDNEY COLORECTAL SURGEONS CENTRAL SYDNEY COLORECTAL SURGEONS provide an integrated and wholistic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of all colorectal conditions. Colorectal Surgeons

2. Central Sydney Colorectal Surgeons The  team of well trained colorectal surgeons are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of your colorectal condition. The surgeons consult from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) Medical Centre, and if required organise procedures at RPAH and Sydney Day Surgery.

3. Colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer (bowel cancer) is a very common cancer in Australia. It affects about 1 in 20 persons in Australia. Who gets Colorectal Cancer?This cancer becomes more common with age. Most patients with the cancer develop the condition between 55 and 75 years of age. Men and women are equally affected although cancers of the rectum occur more frequently in men

4. What symptoms do patients with Colorectal cancer have? The type of symptoms experienced varies depending on the location of the cancer and how early or advanced the cancer is. Common symptoms include • Change in bowel habits • Rectal bleeding • Abdominal pain • Weight loss • Anemia Patients may have cancers detected at the asymptomatic stage with a stool test which forms the bowel cancer screening program.

5. Tests for Colorectal cancer: • Most patients with a colorectal cancer will require several tests to confirm the diagnosis of cancer and to allow the doctor to determine has spread. These tests include • Colonoscopy – this allows the surgeon to determine the location of the tumor and to take a sample at the time to confirm the diagnosis • CT scan – to check the lungs and liver to determine if the tumour has spread • CEA – this is a tumour marker that can be helpful in confirming diagnosis and may allow for early detection of cancer recurrence after treatment • Patients with rectal cancer may also be required to undergo an MRI of the pelvis, PET scan and/ or a trans rectal ultrasound. Colorectal Cancer Sydney

6. Treatment for Colorectal cancer: The mainstay treatment of colorectal cancer is surgery. This involves removal of the part of the bowel where the tumour is located as well as the lymph glands surrounding this part of bowel. Most patients will be able to have the ends of the bowel re-joined together although some patients may require a temporary or permanent stoma bag. After surgery, the cancer will be sent for further analysis which will determine if chemotherapy is necessary. Patients with rectal cancer may also require radiotherapy. More information can be found at www.bowelcanceraustralia.org

7. Colonoscopy is a safe procedure with a low risk of complications. 

8. Are you aware of Colonoscopythe best test for detection of cancer  Colonoscopy is an examination to inspect the inner lining of the large bowel (rectum and colon) using a flexible tube with a camera at its tip. It is inserted via the anus and gently guided to the start of the large bowel (caecum). Brief on colonoscopy: A colonoscopy allows an examination of the entire colon (1200–1500 mm in length).  Generally, the colonoscopy procedure last for 15 to 60 minutes

9. Preparing for Colonoscopy During the preparation you are not allowed to eat any solid food. You are allowed clear fluids (apple juice, water, clear soup, etc) until 6 hours prior to the procedure.  Colonoscopy Procedure: The procedure is done with sedation or a light anaesthetic. The procedure takes approximately 30-45 minutes, but longer if polyps are removed or biopsies are taken. After the procedure you will need 1-2 hours to recover from the sedation or an aesthetic.

11. Ready to Help you Contact US CSCS, RPAH Medical Centre, Suite 415/ 100 Carillon Ave, Newtown NSW 2042 Phone: 02 9519 7576 Fax: 02 9519 1806 Get Diagnosed early and live peacefully

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