{"id":2268,"date":"2024-12-17T22:04:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/colon-tumors-rectal-tumors\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T11:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:27:45","slug":"colon-tumors-rectal-tumors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/en\/intestinal-and-anorectal-diseases\/colon-tumors-rectal-tumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Colon tumors, rectal tumors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5xqfp1-12adc6958cdc06c4415596b6ee9cc232\">\n.avia-section.av-5xqfp1-12adc6958cdc06c4415596b6ee9cc232{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1397373717-1030x687.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-5xqfp1-12adc6958cdc06c4415596b6ee9cc232 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.5;\nbackground-color:#fcfcfc;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-5xqfp1-12adc6958cdc06c4415596b6ee9cc232 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2268'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4ydpsl-cf5e95eb7a069adc1fc4c96838b0dff6 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m4sze1hz-cce147dbc0c9d7b6acdeee3c2166fe15 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Darmtumor, Enddarmtumor<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2268'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><div  class='flex_column av-3002dh-f0a5a56c56bd043607c7b7cff0478a13 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m4sze92m-0a3ec8f54582f5563fbf63c5ba14a1fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Colon and Rectal Tumors: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Modern Treatment Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Colon and rectal cancers<\/strong> usually develop slowly from benign polyps in the intestine. These polyps go through various stages (dysplasias) over several years before turning into malignant tumors. Regular screening examinations, ideally starting at the age of 45, can often prevent these types of cancer. During a (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/endoskopie\/koloskopie\/\">colonoscopy<\/a>) polyps can be detected early and removed immediately. The procedure is performed under light sedation, making it virtually painless for the patient.    <\/p>\n<p>After removal, the polyps are examined histologically. A pathologist evaluates the tissue under a microscope, which allows me to determine how frequently future colonoscopies will be necessary. If larger tumors are discovered during the examination that cannot be removed endoscopically, a multidisciplinary tumor board will plan the next steps. This expert panel consists of radiologists, radiation therapists, oncologists, and surgeons who work together to develop the best possible treatment strategy.   <\/p>\n<p>Colon and rectal tumors often present symptoms only at advanced stages. These may include unexplained weight loss, bleeding, loss of appetite, or, in the worst case, a life-threatening bowel obstruction. Therefore, early detection through preventive colonoscopy is crucial. During the endoscopic examination, tissue samples can be taken and analyzed histologically to determine the exact nature of the tumor.   <\/p>\n<p>Depending on the tumor&#8217;s location and size, I use minimally invasive surgical techniques to make the procedure as gentle as possible. I often employ the so-called &#8220;keyhole technique&#8221; (laparoscopic surgery\/single incision), which requires only small incisions. If necessary, I also perform conventional surgeries via the abdomen or through the anal canal.  <\/p>\n<p>Before any surgery, I work together with my colleagues in oncology, radiation therapy, and radiology to develop an individualized treatment plan. Postoperative follow-up care is also coordinated closely with all involved disciplines to ensure optimal patient care. <\/p>\n<p>Anal cancer is usually treated primarily with a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy after histological confirmation. 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