Fibrous cancer

Fibrous cancer is a malignant tumor that is formed from connective tissue, often found in the digestive tract. This is a very rare and unusual disease that has a complex diagnostic procedure and can occur in different forms.

Fibrous cancer has several synonyms, including scirrhus, fibrositus, scirrhus carcinoma.

This disease is most often found in older women, but can also occur in young people, especially those suffering from chronic diseases, such as chronic inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract (for example, chronic gastritis), as well as autoimmune diseases. One of the most characteristic signs of fibrous cancer is its early occurrence. As a rule, the first symptoms of the disease begin several years after the onset of chronic diseases. However, sometimes the disease can manifest itself in the form of severe abdominal pain, indigestion, discharge of blood or mucus from the rectum, which appear even against the background of a normal general condition. Attacks of diarrhea may also occur. To diagnose this condition, the doctor must conduct a series of studies, including FEGDS (gastroscopy), colonoscopy. During the procedure, severe changes in the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines may be detected. In addition, additional studies may be required such as chest x-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography and others. This allows you to assess the size of the tumor and its location. Treatment for fibrous cancer depends on the stage of diagnosis and the location of the tumor. In the initial stages of the disease, patients can only receive conservative therapy, including chemotherapy, radiation and drug therapy. Surgical intervention is also possible, including complete resection of the affected organ, removal of metastases and creation of artificial anastomoses to restore the functions of the intestines and stomach. After some time, additional preventive measures may be prescribed, such as monitoring the patient’s condition and lifestyle restrictions.