Small intestine cancer (patient information)
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What is Small intestine cancer
Small intestine cancer is a rare digestive tract cancer in the United States. It occurs in the small intestine which is responsible for digesting and absorbing the food you eat and then transporting the food debris to large intestine. Frequent symptoms are abdominal pain or lumps, weight loss for no reason or blood in the stool. It can be diagnosed by image tests. Surgery is the most common treatment. Additional options include chemotherapy, radiation or a combination.