Common Cancer Colorectal Cancer

Cancers of the intestine occur most frequently at the colon and rectum. Colorectal cancer is highly treatable and often curable when it is localised and diagnosed at its early stages.

How Common Is Colorectal Cancer?
In Hong Kong, colorectal cancer is the most common cancer after lung cancer in men, and after lung and breast cancers in women. In the year 2008, the incidence of colorectal cancer was 57.8 per 100,000.

What Are the Causes And Risk Factors?


What Are the Common Symptoms?
Common symptoms of colorectal cancer include:


Although these symptoms can be caused by other conditions, it is very important that you always have them checked by a doctor.

How Does the Doctor Make the Diagnosis?
The following procedures are indicated for patients who are suspected to have colorectal cancer:


How Is Colorectal Cancer Treated?
The following types of treatment may be given alone or together, depending on the patient’s condition:


Doctors will plan the most appropriate treatment according to the patient’s condition.

Is There Any Method to Screen for Colorectal Cancer?
It is recommended to start colonoscopy around the age of 40 and repeat every 5 years if the first examination is normal. Yearly digital rectal examination and fecal occult blood test are also recommended.

We provide a colorectal cancer screening package for the high-risk group. Procedures consist of basic physical examination, medical history taking, digital rectal examination, abdominal examination, fecal occult blood test, colonoscopy / virtual colonoscopy and follow-up. Please contact us for details.

How Can Colorectal Cancer Be Prevented?
Colorectal cancer is the most likely of all cancers that can be prevented through a healthy diet and lifestyle. This means having a well-balanced diet, cutting down on high-fat food, and performing regular physical exercise. As most colorectal cancers grow through the stage of a polyp, colonoscopic removal of the polyp can prevent this type of cancer from occurring.