At what age does rectal cancer usually occur

Rectal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive tract. If it is not discovered and treated surgically early, the cancer has already developed to the stage of spread. Rectal cancer patients will inevitably die like other cancers. Therefore, once a patient is diagnosed with rectal cancer, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. If the patient's lesion has not spread at this time, surgical resection may have satisfactory results.

With the development of society and the changes in people's lives, excessive intake of animal fat and protein and insufficient intake of dietary fiber are high-risk factors for rectal cancer. We need to pay attention to them and take preventive measures as early as possible to avoid the development of diseases that affect our health.
Most early stage rectal cancers are asymptomatic. In the middle and late stages, patients are prone to the following symptoms: changes in bowel habits, bloody stools, diarrhea, etc. occur when rectal cancer grows to a certain extent. In the late stage, patients may have bowel obstruction, weight loss, or even cachexia. Rectal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive tract. The median age of onset of rectal cancer in my country is around 45 years old. The incidence rate among young people is on the rise. Its onset is related to social environment, eating habits, genetic factors, etc.