Bowel Cancer Detection Through PET CT Scan

In this article, we will discuss bowel cancer, its causes, types and PET-CT as a diagnostic tool for the detection of Bowel cancer. We will also discuss some common questions related to bowel cancer.

Bowel cancer is the condition when the cells of bowel lining divide in the uncontrolled manner and leading to the formation of polyps. Large bowel consists of colon and rectum, and the cancer begins with the lining of colon and rectum by forming the polyps. These polyps later form the cancers. Bowel cancers are usually common type of cancers and are identified globally. To treat the condition effectively, it is important to detect the cancer at the early stage and to get treated effectively. PET-CT is one of the most important diagnostic tools, which help to get the cancer early and help to design an effective treatment.

What is Bowel Cancer?

Bowel is the part of digestive system below the stomach and is responsible for the uptake of nutrients and water. It consists of small intestine and large intestine, which is the muscular long tube responsible for digestion, absorption and water uptake. Any abnormality in the lining of this bowel can lead to the formation of polyps and these polyps’ results in tumors in the long run. This type of cancer is one of the common type of cancer globally and largely effects the digestive system of the person.

What are the Causes of Bowel Cancer?

Bowel cancers primarily occur due to the genetic changes in the cells of bowel lining. There are various other factors which can lead to the bowel cancer and these are:

Inflammatory bowel disease
Family history
Genetic factors
Acquired mutations
Diet
Obesity
Physical inactivity
Sedentary life style
Polyps
Age
Family history

These are some of the causes of the bowel cancer

Which Types of Bowel Cancers Are Detected by PET-CT Scan?

There are various types of bowel cancers that can be detected by the PET-CT scan and these cancers include:

Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Neuroendocrine tumors
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GISTs)
Lymphomas
Sarcomas
Melanomas
Primary colorectal lymphomas

What is PET-CT Used to Show in the Diagnosis of Bowel Cancer?

PET-CT can show a number of processing that occurs in the bowel and these include:

Stage of bowel cancer
Spread of bowel cancer
How is treatment going for the bowel cancer
Helps to design treatment for bowel cancer
Site at which bowel cancer is located.

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Conclusion

Bowel cancer is the condition when the cells of intestinal lining divide in the uncontrolled manner and leading to the formation of polyps. Large bowel consists of colon and rectum, and the cancer begins with the lining of colon and rectum by forming the polyps. These polyps can lead to the cancers if left untreated for long time. Bowel consists of lower part of digestive system responsible for the absorption of water and nutrients. It consists of small intestine and large intestine, which is the muscular long tube responsible for digestion, absorption and water uptake. There are various causes of bowel cancer like family history, mutation, obesity, diet, sedentary life style etc. Early detection of cancer is important to treat the condition early and effectively. PET-CT is best radiological tool which helps to detect bowel cancer easily and early.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Bowel Cancer?

Bowel cancer also referred to as colorectal cancer is the type of cancer that begins on the lining of bowel by forming polyps, which leads to cancers.