The Ileum is the last part of the small intestine. and it connects to the cecum (the first part of the large intestine). The ileum helps to further digest food coming from the stomach and other parts of the small intestine and absorb nutrients.
Types of Ileal cancers
- Adenocarcinoma
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Lymphoma
- Sarcoma, including GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
The major types of small bowel cancer include-
