Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains the critical symptoms of rectal cancer, emphasizing that rectal bleeding and altered bowel habits are key warning signs that necessitate...
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2. Rectal cancer treatment. Surgical operation. Necessary skills of surgeon. 2
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains how the Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) technique is the gold standard surgical treatment, dramatically improving patient survival by ensuring complete...
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3. Surgical treatment of rectal cancer. How to find the best surgeon? 3
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains how a surgeon's skill is the most critical prognostic factor for patient survival, detailing a landmark Swedish clinical trial that...
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4. Colorectal cancer radiation therapy. Rectal cancer radiotherapy. 4
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains how radiation therapy for rectal cancer is a powerful tool for locally advanced tumors but should be avoided for early-stage...
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5. Rectal cancer. Determination of cancer stage before surgery. PET CT, MRI, CT scans. 5
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains how preoperative staging with MRI and CT scans is the gold standard for determining tumor spread, guiding surgical strategy, and...
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6. Rectal cancer colostomy alternatives? Anorectal function after surgical operation. 6
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains how the decision for a permanent colostomy is balanced against the potential for poor anorectal function after multimodality treatment, emphasizing...
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7. Local recurrence of rectal cancer. Treatment options. 7
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains how modern surgical techniques have dramatically reduced the risk of local recurrence of rectal cancer from 25% to 5-10%. He...
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8. Rectal cancer treatment options. The future. 8
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains how the future of treatment hinges on personalized medicine, molecular markers for prognosis, and a shift towards high-volume surgical centers....
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9. Leading cancer surgeon explains how to obtain better treatment options. Precision medicine era. 9
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains how patient education and molecular diagnostics are shaping the future of personalized cancer care, emphasizing that informed patients will increasingly...
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10. Patients must become true consumers of healthcare. Patients should decide which doctor treats them. 10
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, emphasizes the importance of patients becoming proactive consumers in healthcare. He advocates for patients to take charge of their treatment choices,...
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11. Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) must treat all cancer patients. Patient should be free to select best doctor for treatment. 11
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains why a multidisciplinary team (MD T) assessment is mandatory for every cancer patient and advocates for a future where patients...
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12. Minimally invasive rectal cancer treatment trends. 12
Dr. Torbjorn Holm, MD, explains how treatment is evolving towards more minimally invasive procedures, including robotic and transanal techniques. He emphasizes that modern rectal cancer...
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13. For a surgeon, knowledge is more important than experience. Leading cancer surgeon.
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