Ordinary Symptoms Take a Serious Turn
The patient experienced abdominal pain and vomiting. Taking it as a normal matter, he went to a government hospital in Siliguri, where he was admitted. He was then transferred to the Medical College in Siliguri. The discomfort did not reduce there. One day, he could not bear the pain, and he was taken for surgery at a private hospital in Siliguri. Later, a biopsy confirmed that he had colorectal cancer.
Searching for Answers
These words were the most dreadful thing the patient had ever come across. For him, these words brought such despair that he never imagined. His worst nightmare was nothing compared to this. He started questioning everything around him. What will happen to him now? Will he survive? In case he doesn’t, who will look after his family and kids? What will the treatment be like? How painful will the treatment or the cancer be? A thousand questions and scenarios flooded his mind.
Healing with Hope
He was referred to a Hope and Heal Cancer Hospital for further treatment. The first thing that he noticed about the hospital was that the environment was very good. Here, he consulted Dr. Vishal Mukherjee. After careful evaluation of his past treatments and medications, Dr. Mukherjee prescribed another surgery, which took place after a month and a half. The patient recovered after this surgery. This was followed by chemotherapy. After 8 cycles of chemotherapy, the patient felt much better. The patient experienced improved mobility and overall health.
Getting Back to Normal Life
After 8 months of treatment, he was fully recovered, and his bowel function was restored to normal. He is grateful to Dr. Vishal Mukherjee and Dr. Satya Biswas. He mentions that the doctors and the staff were very polite and helpful. Even now, when he visits, they talk to him politely.
What Was Really Happening Inside the Body?
According to the doctor, the patient developed a tumor in the anal canal. Since the tumor was there for a long time, it caused an obstruction, which in medical terms is called a closed-loop obstruction. Due to this obstruction, he had a caecal perforation. When the patient went to a local hospital in Siliguri, he underwent a laparotomy. The caecum was operated on, but the rectal tumor remained. In this condition, the patient visited Hope and Heal Hospital.
Removing the Tumour
At Hope and Heal, fresh tests and examinations were conducted. The report reflected that the tumor had not spread anywhere else. Dr. Vishal conducted a revision/definitive surgery to remove the colorectal tumor, followed by ileorectal anastomosis. After this surgery, the patient received adjuvant chemotherapy. He continued with the follow-ups. The doctor reports that the patient has now gained weight and is doing well.
Don’t Ignore Cancer Warning Signs
Dr. Vishal advises that symptoms like black stools, blood in the stool, bleeding from the anal passage, and unexplained weight loss should not be ignored. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should promptly consult an oncologist and get suitable treatment because cancer is treatable when diagnosed at the right time.
From Fear and Uncertainty to Recovery and Hope
This episode of the patient is an important reminder that colorectal cancer can sometimes persist with symptoms that may be easily brushed off as normal. However, this also shows that rectal cancer can be treated if the patient receives appropriate treatment at the right time.
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