Cancer & Oncology
Malignant neoplasm of cecum
Serious
ICD-10: C18 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: सीकम का कैंसर · தமிழ்: குருத்தெலும்பு புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸೀಕಮ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: సీకమ్ క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: সিকাম ক্যান্সার · मराठी: सीकमचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: સીકમ કેન્સર
About this condition
This is a cancer that develops in the cecum, which is the pouch-like beginning of the large intestine where the small intestine connects. It can cause bleeding, bowel habit changes, and blockage if left untreated. Early detection through colonoscopy and screening is crucial for better treatment outcomes.
Common symptoms
blood in stool
abdominal pain
weight loss
change in bowel habits
fatigue
anemia
When to see a doctor: immediately if blood in stool or severe symptoms
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | सीकम का कैंसर · बड़ी आंत का कैंसर · पेट में गांठ · मल में खून |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | குருத்தெலும்பு புற்றுநோய் · பெருங்குடல் புற்றுநோய் · மலத்தில் இரத்தம் · வயிற்று வலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸೀಕಮ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ದೊಡ್ಡ ಕರುಳಿನ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಮಲದಲ್ಲಿ ರಕ್ತ · ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ ನೋವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | సీకమ్ క్యాన్సర్ · పెద్ద ప్రేగు క్యాన్సర్ · మలంలో రక్తం · కడుపు నొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | সিকাম ক্যান্সার · বৃহদন্ত্রের ক্যান্সার · মলে রক্ত · পেটে ব্যথা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सीकमचा कर्करोग · मोठ्या आतड्याचा कर्करोग · विष्ठेत रक्त · पोटात दुखणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સીકમ કેન્સર · મોટા આંતરડાનું કેન્સર · મળમાં લોહી · પેટમાં દુખાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of cecum?
blood in stool, abdominal pain, weight loss, change in bowel habits, fatigue, anemia.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately if blood in stool or severe symptoms
Is Malignant neoplasm of cecum common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of cecum?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately if blood in stool or severe symptoms.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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