Dr. Matthew Tytherleigh is a General Surgeon from Abu Dhabi, UAE, working as a general surgeon at Burjeel Hospital. With experience of more than 20 years, he holds expertise in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, proctology, fecal incontinence, prolapse, hernia surgery, advanced colonoscopy, colorectal cancer, and laparoscopic surgery. He pursued his studies at the reputed St. Bartholomew's Hospital, UK, followed by surgical training under Professor Neil Mortenson at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Dr. Matthew Tytherleigh got the opportunity to receive the Covidien Laparoscopic Colorectal Travelling Fellowship from the reputed Concord Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He was also bestowed with the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, England. Another feather in his cap includes co-authoring the Colorectal Surgery chapter in The New Aird's Companion in Surgical Studies, one of the most recommended UK surgical trainee textbooks. He has worked on more than 25 national and international publications.
Colon Cancer
It is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine affecting the final part of the digestive tract. It generally affects older adults still can happen at any age. It begins as small noncancerous clumps of cells called polyps that are formed inside the colon. Over time these polyps can take the form of colon cancers.
Polyps may be small and lead to few symptoms. Doctors, therefore, recommend regular screening tests to prevent colon cancer by identifying and removing polyps before they take the form of cancer.
Symptoms
- A constant change in your bowel habits like diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool
- Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
- Continuous abdominal discomforts such as cramps, gas or pain
- A feeling that your bowel doesn't evacuate completely
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Mystifying weight loss
Many people don't experience any symptoms within the early stages of carcinoma . The symptoms may also vary depending on cancer's size and location in your large intestine.
Treatment
Which treatments are going to suit you and give the best result depends on your particular situation, location of your cancer, its stage, and your other health issues if any.
Surgery for early-stage colon cancer
In case of small colon cancer, your doctor may recommend a minimally invasive approach to surgery, such as:
- Removing polyps during a colonoscopy - A small, localized, completely contained cancer within a polyp can be completely removed during a colonoscopy.
- Endoscopic mucosal resection - Larger polyps can be removed at the time of colonoscopy by using special tools.
- Minimally invasive surgery - Polyps that aren’t possible to be removed during a colonoscopy can be removed using laparoscopic surgery.
Surgery for more advanced colon cancer.
If cancer has grown inside your colon, the surgeon may recommend:
- Partial colectomy
- Surgery to make how for waste to go away your body
- Lymph node removal
Other treatment options are:
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Targeted drug therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Supportive care
Take Away
Many people have successfully overcome colon cancer. All you need to do is trust and follow your doctor. Explain in detail all your symptoms and problems. For satisfactory advice and treatment, contact Dr. Matthew Tytherleigh one of the best doctor in UAE, presently working at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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