{"id":501,"date":"2019-11-22T11:02:36","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T11:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=501"},"modified":"2020-01-28T09:32:59","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T09:32:59","slug":"small-intestine-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/small-intestine-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Intestine Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are several different types of cancer tumors that you can get in the small intestine.\u00a0Many people who get a cancer tumor in the small intestine get rid of it, or can receive treatment that makes it possible to live a good life despite the disease.\u00a0Small bowel cancer<\/strong> is unusual.\u00a0Most people who get the disease are around 60 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is small bowel cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The two most common types of cancer tumors that you can get in the small intestine are called NET and adenocarcinoma.\u00a0NET is the most common.\u00a0It is an abbreviation for neuroendocrine tumors.\u00a0NET is also called carcinoid.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NETs form hormones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NETs form hormones.\u00a0It can form NET in the entire gastrointestinal tract or in the lungs, but it is most common in the small intestine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adenocarcinoma occurs in glandular cells<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adenocarcinoma is cancer that can occur in the glands.\u00a0Glands are organs that secrete secretions, such as salivary glands that secrete saliva and mammary glands that secrete milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the small intestine, there are gland cells that secrete secretions that are especially needed for digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forecasts vary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A NET can be lost if it is detected early. Otherwise, there are treatments that can make living as much as usual for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adenocarcinoma of the small intestine can be eliminated if the cancer tumor is detected early.\u00a0Otherwise, the treatment that can slow down the disease can be obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of small bowel cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Small bowel cancer<\/em> can cause various symptoms.\u00a0You can have one or more of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of NET:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • sudden redness of the face when eating heavily spicy foods, drinking alcohol or stress<\/li>
  • asthma-like problems, such as wheezing and attacks of shortness of breath.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Symptoms you may have whether you have NET or adenocarcinoma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • recurrent constipation or diarrhea<\/li>
    • blood in the stool<\/li>
    • sudden pain in the stomach that comes in intervals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The symptoms need not mean you have cancer. They may also be due to some other illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      When and where should I seek care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Contact a\u00a0health care provider\u00a0if you have symptoms that you believe may be due to small bowel cancer.\u00a0You can contact many receptions by\u00a0logging in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If it’s in a hurry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      If\u00a0you experience a stomach ache,\u00a0contact a health care center or an\u00a0on-call reception\u00a0immediately.\u00a0If closed, seek medical attention at an emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Investigations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Your doctor will do an investigation to find out if you have small bowel cancer.\u00a0Then you may need to be examined in different ways.\u00a0You need to be examined more if you have small bowel cancer<\/span>.\u00a0This is to enable you to receive the most effective treatment possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Blood and urine tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You are allowed to submit\u00a0blood tests\u00a0and\u00a0urine tests.\u00a0The tests can show if the hormones in the body differ in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Studies that can find and map the disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      One or more studies are needed to see if there is any tumor and whether it has spread.\u00a0The doctor may want to do an\u00a0ultrasound examination,\u00a0computer tomography,\u00a0magnetic camera examination, or a\u00a0PET examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Sometimes the small intestine needs x-rays.\u00a0Then you get contrast agents.\u00a0Before the small intestine X-ray, you need to refrain from eating.\u00a0You may also take laxatives to clear the intestine.\u00a0You can go home after the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Scintigraphy is sometimes done.\u00a0Then you get a syringe in the blood with a radiolabelled substance.\u00a0The topic shows where there are cancerous tumors if you have cancer.\u00a0It is visible when you are examined in a gamma camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Tissue tests to find out more about the disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      A tissue sample can provide more information about a suspected tumor.\u00a0It is taken with a needle that the doctor inserted through the stomach and into the cancer tumor, often using\u00a0ultrasound or\u00a0computed tomography to control the needle correctly.\u00a0It can feel uncomfortable but usually doesn’t hurt.\u00a0The examination is usually done with\u00a0local anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The sampling itself takes about a minute.\u00a0The entire study takes a total of five to ten minutes.\u00a0Tissue tests are also called a biopsy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Treatment for small bowel cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Surgery is the most common treatment for both NET and adenocarcinoma<\/em>.\u00a0You are\u00a0anesthetized\u00a0before the operation, which is done by a cut in the stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The surgeon removes as much of the cancer tumor as possible. It can be removed completely if it grows in a confined space. Then no more treatment is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you have adenocarcinoma, you often receive\u00a0cytostatic drugs after surgery to reduce the risk of relapse.\u00a0Sometimes you can also get\u00a0radiation treatment.\u00a0Relapse means that the disease returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      After the surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      It is common to have to stay in the hospital from a few days to a week after the operation. It depends on how you are feeling and how fast your stomach is getting back up. The wound has healed after about a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Good to quit smoking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You who smoke have much to gain from quitting.\u00a0Those who are going to have surgery reduce the risk of complications and recover sooner afterward.\u00a0Stop smoking completely, if you can.\u00a0Otherwise, pause.\u00a0You can get help to quit smoking if you need to.\u00a0Here you can read more about quitting smoking before an operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The treatment for cancer<\/strong> can be harmful to a fetus.\u00a0Therefore, you should wait until you are finished if you are planning to become pregnant or to use your sperm in a pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Talk to your doctor before getting cancer treatment.\u00a0Read more in the text\u00a0Fertility after cancer treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you are already pregnant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Tell your doctor if you are pregnant when you have cancer.\u00a0Sometimes it is possible to get a treatment that does not harm the fetus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Talk to your doctor if you want to breastfeed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      After Controls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Post-checks are examinations that may be needed when treatment is complete. It is to see how you feel and if the disease has come back. It is different how many post-checks are needed. Some do not need any post-checks. It depends on what treatment you have received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If the disease comes back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      It is different what treatment can be given if cancer comes back.\u00a0It depends on how the cancer tumor behaves and where it sits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If the disease is not removable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Sometimes it is not possible to remove a cancerous tumor in the small intestine.\u00a0Then you can’t get rid of it.\u00a0But there are treatments that can cure cancer and relieve symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      NET grows slowly and can therefore often be slowed down in many ways for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The drug interferon can strengthen the immune system and cause the cancer cells to stop growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Hormone therapy can alleviate the symptoms of small bowel cancer<\/strong>.\u00a0One such drug is somatostatin.\u00a0It can prevent the cancer tumor from secreting hormones that can cause, for example, diarrhea, rash or flush.\u00a0Flush means you get very red and hot.\u00a0It is most common on the face or upper body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Adenocarcinomas that cannot be removed can sometimes be curbed with\u00a0cytostatic drugs.\u00a0Radiation therapy\u00a0can relieve you if you have any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How is life affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      How life is affected after treatment for small bowel cancer<\/span> depends entirely on how you are feeling and what kind of treatment you have received.\u00a0The bowel may function differently after the surgery.\u00a0It may mean that you need medicines that help your body absorb nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It is common to feel very tired during treatment and even afterward.\u00a0Fatigue is called fatigue.\u00a0Use energy to do things you like and feel important to you.\u00a0Rest when you need but only a short while each time.\u00a0Otherwise, you may feel even more tired.\u00a0Touch yourself as much as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Life can feel painful periodically, but usually, it gets better.\u00a0Sometimes it takes time.\u00a0Some feel vulnerable and worried long after treatment is over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Getting a cancer message<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      There are many ways to respond to a cancer message. You may need plenty of time to talk to your doctor and other healthcare professionals about what the message means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If possible, please let a relative accompany you. The related person can act as a support and help to remember what has been said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You have the right to understand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You can ask to have the information written down so you can read it peacefully.\u00a0Ask questions if you don’t understand.\u00a0You have the right to receive information in your own language.\u00a0You have the right to receive interpreting assistance if you have a hearing impairment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In many hospitals, there are special nurses called\u00a0contact\u00a0nurses who\u00a0can provide support and also help with various practical things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For many, it usually feels easier when treatment has begun and they know what is going to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can get support in several places<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The contact nurse or the hospital’s curator can help you if you need to talk more or have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can contact Cancer Counseling, the Cancer Foundation or, for example, a patient association. Carpa NET is a patient compound for people with a hormone-producing tumor, and for relatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Children also need to know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      A minor child has the right to receive information and support based on his or her own needs if a relative is ill. It is the responsibility of care. If you want to tell the child yourself, you can get help with what you have to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Often it is good to make children as involved as possible, regardless of age. That doesn’t mean you have to tell everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can read more in the text Talking to children when a parent is seriously ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Be involved and influence your care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      You have the right to be involved in your care whenever possible. The healthcare staff should tell you what treatment options are available. They should make sure you understand what the different options mean, what side effects are available and where you can get treatment. This way you can help decide which treatment is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You decide on the care plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You can make a care plan together with the contact nurse, the doctor and other staff.\u00a0The care plan should answer questions that are important to you.\u00a0Here you can read more about the\u00a0contact nurse and the care plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      New medical assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You can get a\u00a0\u00a0new medical assessment\u00a0if you are unsure if you are receiving the care and treatment that is best for you.\u00a0You will then see another doctor, usually at another specialist clinic.\u00a0Ask your doctor if you want to know more about how to get a new medical assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Support if you are related<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      It can feel difficult to be close to someone who is sick. It is common to want to support while you yourself have a strong concern and feel bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you have other people in your area, try letting them support you. It can be family members, friends or acquaintances. Often it will be easier for them to help you by telling them how they feel and showing if you are worried or sad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can get help from the\u00a0contact nurse\u00a0or a curator at the hospital if you are close and need supportive calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is the cause of small bowel cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Some inflammatory bowel diseases may increase the risk of adenocarcinoma of the small intestine. Crohn’s disease is such an inflammatory disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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