Colorectal Cancer Crossword

Tumour suppressor gene most commonly implemented in colorectal cancer
Radical surgical approach for curing rectal cancer that has invaded the muscularis mucosa
Duke's D classification
First line cancer treatment used to shrink a tumour before further treatment, usually surgery
Superior rectal artery is a branch of this artery. Inferior ... artery
Important factor in prognosis of cancer
Invasion of cancer into these structures classifies a colorectal cancer as Duke's C
Pre-malignant growth of epithelial tissue
Common presenting sign in cancer. Identified by a blood test
Imaging technique used to identify bowel obstruction
When a sample is taken during investigation to be used for histology
A malignant growth that has the ability to invade and metastise
An opening of the bowel into the abdominal wall to allow the passage of waste
The removal of all of, or part of, the colon
A type of inflammatory bowel disease characterised by areas of inflammation through out the large bowel. A risk factor for colorectal cancer
A type of inflammatory bowel disease characterised by the formation of fissures into the bowel wall which produces a 'cobblestone' appearance. A risk factor for colorectal cancer
Describes a polyp attached to the bowel wall via a stalk
An investigative technique used to visualise the large bowel
The presence of blood in the faeces that is not visible to the naked eye
An abnormal communication between two tubular organs
A differential diagnosis for colorectal cancer. Presents with blood in the faeces
A syndrome resulting from a mutation in a mismatch repair gene. A risk factor for colorectal cancer
A hyperproliferative growth of epithelial tissue that has the potential to become malignant