Colonic Cancer
Consult Dr. Rajiv Grover, one of the best gastroenterologists in Ludhiana, for proactive risk profiling and specialized management of colorectal cancers.
What are Colonic Cancers?
Colonic or colorectal cancer refers to the growth of cancerous cells on the inner lining of your colon and rectum. It typically starts as small, non-cancerous clumps oof cells called polyps and overtime, turns cancerous. This type of GI cancer, though serious, is treatable and often curable with early detection and evidence-based interventions. Advanced age, family history, smoking, and alcohol consumption are the biggest risk factors for colorectal cancers.
Symptoms of Colonic Cancer
Colorectal cancers may not show any symptoms in the early stages; symptoms start appearing only when the disease has progressed. If you notice any of these symptoms, you must consult your gastroenterologist immediately.
Change in bowel habits
Rectal bleeding/ blood in stools
Abdominal discomfort/ gas/ cramps
Feeling like your bowel hasn’t fully emptied
Unexplained weight loss
Weakness/ tiredness
Note: Proactive risk profiling, early screening, and early interventions are critical to stop colorectal cancers from progressing.
Treatment Approach
Dr. Rajiv Grover’s Treatment Approach for Colonic Cancers
Dr. Rajiv Grover, a highly respected gastroenterologist in the Ludhiana region, leverages a specialized approach for the management of colorectal cancers and malignancies. He focuses on proactive risk profiling and early screenings to catch malignancies in their most treatable stages and advanced therapeutic interventions to control disease progression, manage symptoms, and improve patient’s quality of life.
Initial Consultation
In the first, deep-dive consultation, the doctor gathers information about your medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms through a two-way conversation, followed by a physical examination to look for visible signs of the disease.
Advanced Diagnosis
The doctor leverages one or more of the following tests to diagnose and stage the cancer.
- X-ray/ CT scan
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Biopsy
- Blood tests
Tailored Treatment
The doctor develops an individualized treatment plan based on the stage and location of the tumour.
- Polypectomy (for early stages)
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- Laparoscopic cancer surgery
- Partial colectomy
- Lymph node removal
- Targeted drug therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
Risks & Complications
What Happens If You Leave Colonic Cancer Untreated?
The consequence of untreated colorectal cancer is terminal. It reduces life expectancy significantly through complications like:
Severe pain and discomfort
Severe internal bleeding
Fatal bowel obstructions
Organ failure
Why Choose Us?
The Grover Edge
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World-Class Medical Protocols
Dr. Rajiv Grover adopts international standards of care modelled after leading medical institutes to ensure lasting relief.
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Science-Backed Methodology
Each treatment plan is evidence-based and rooted in the latest clinical research for improved patient outcomes.
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Ethical, Compassionate Approach
Our approach incorporates two-way communication, empathy & transparency for improved patient experiences.
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Advanced Techniques & Treatments
We leverage the latest best practices, advanced techniques and high-end technology for greater accuracy & comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, colonic or colorectal cancer, though serious, is treatable and often curable with early detection and evidence-based interventions. When identified in the early stages, Dr. Rajiv Grover, a leading gastroenterologist in Ludhiana, leverages colonoscope-guided polypectomy and colectomy to cure the disease. Even when identified in stage 3, targeted drug therapies, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy can help improve survival rates.
Yes, many cases of colonic are preventable through proactive screening. Most colon cancers start as benign growths called polyps. During a routine screening colonoscopy, these polyps can be identified and removed before they ever have the chance to turn into cancer.
Early detection through regular screenings is the most effective way to stop these cancers before they start.
Survival rates are highly dependent on the stage at diagnosis. Localized colon cancer, for instance, has a very high five-year survival rate when caught early. This is why Dr. Rajiv Grover advocates for screening even if you have no symptoms.
No. Biopsies are performed during a colonoscopy while you are under sedation. You will not feel the sample being taken.
No. A polypectomy is a preventive procedure performed during a colonoscopy. By removing a polyp, Dr. Rajiv Grover essentially stops the cancer before it can even start. It is painless and requires no surgical incisions.
Dr. Rajiv Grover, a highly respected gastroenterologist in the Ludhiana region, leverages a specialized approach for the management of colorectal cancers and malignancies. He focuses on proactive risk profiling and early screenings through precision diagnostic methods to catch malignancies in their most treatable stages. He uses advanced therapeutic interventions to control disease progression, manage symptoms, and improve patient’s quality of life.
He develops an individualized treatment plan based on the stage and location of the tumour.
- Polypectomy (for early stages)
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- Laparoscopic cancer surgery
- Partial colectomy
- Lymph node removal
- Targeted drug therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy