INFORMATION ON SMALL INTESTINE CANCER

Small intestine cancer also called small bowel cancer, a rare cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the small intestine. Small intestine connects the stomach to the large intestine (bowel). In the small intestine, food is broken down to remove vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.


SYMPTOMS OF SMALL INTESTINE CANCER

Pain in the middle of the abdomen
Weight loss
A lump in the abdomen
Blood in the stool


TYPES OF CANCER IN SMALL INTESTINE

The types of cancer found in the small intestine includes:-

Adenocarcinoma: Most common type; begins in the lining of the small intestine, usually near the stomach.
Lymphoma: Usually non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma; begins in the lymph tissue in the small intestine.
Leiomyoarcoma: Start growing in the smooth muscle lining of the small intestine
Carcinoid Tumors



DIAGNOSIS OF SMALL INTESTINE CANCER

Following test may be performed for the diagnosis of the small intestine cancer.
   Blood test
   CT scan
   MRI
   Biopsy


TREATMENT OF SMALL INTESTINE CANCER

Treatment can be done following methods:-

1. Surgery
2. Radiotherapy
3. Chemotherapy
4. Biological therapy