Cancer of the Rectum Definition

Cancer of the Rectum: Tumors or cancer of the RECTUM.

Terms Related to Cancer of the Rectum

Colorectal Cancer
Tumors or cancer of the either the COLON or RECTUM or both. The most frequent malignant tumor in the United States. Etiological factors which increase ...
Pelvic Exenteration
Removal of all of the organs and adjacent structures of the pelvis. It is usually performed to surgically remove cancer involving the bladder, uterine cervix, ...
Urethral Cancer
Cancer or tumors of the URETHRA. This condition is relatively uncommon and is the only cancer of the urinary system that has a higher incidence ...
SEER Program (National Cancer Institute (U.S.))
A cancer registry mandated under the National Cancer Act of 1971 to operate and maintain a population-based cancer reporting system, reporting periodically estimates of cancer ...
Post-Traumatic Cancer
Tumors, cancer or other neoplasms caused by or resulting from trauma or other non-radiation injuries.
Auricular Cancer
Tumors or cancer of the internal, external, or middle ear.
Endometrium Cancer
Tumors or cancer of the inner mucous membrane of the uterus.

Synonym: rectum cancer, rectal cancer, cancer of rectum, rectum neoplasm, rectal neoplasm.