Carcinoma of Colon and Rectum

Carcinoma of the Colon and Rectum

“…Welch and Giddings have stressed that two thirds of all cancers of the large intestine are located within range of sigmoidoscopic examination and approximately 50 percent can be detected on digital rectal examination (2). Part of the delay between the onset of symptoms and ex- Early diagnosis of these tumors is essential.…”