How do you treat a tumor in rectum?

The treatment for a tumor in the rectum depends on the stage and location of the tumor, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or a combination of these approaches.

Surgery is the primary treatment for most rectal tumors. The goal of surgery is to remove the tumor and any surrounding lymph nodes that may be affected. The type of surgery performed will depend on the location and size of the tumor, as well as the patient's overall health.

Radiation therapy may be used before surgery to shrink the tumor and make it easier to remove, or after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells. Radiation therapy may also be used as the primary treatment for rectal tumors that are too difficult to remove surgically.

Chemotherapy may be used before or after surgery to kill cancer cells that have spread to other parts of the body. Chemotherapy may also be used as the primary treatment for rectal tumors that are too advanced to be removed surgically.

Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that helps the body's immune system fight cancer. Immunotherapy may be used alone or in combination with other treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy.

The decision about which treatment options are right for a particular patient will be made by the patient's doctor, taking into account the stage of the tumor, the patient's overall health, and the patient's preferences.