1. To understand the current epidemiology of rectal cancer and identify potential risk factors that play a key role in the development of this disease. 2. To comprehend the various diagnostic modalities and clinical presentations associated with rectal cancer. 3. To become familiar with the latest therapeutic approaches for managing rectal cancer – including surgical techniques, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies. 4. To identify the importance and role of multidisciplinary team approach in managing patients with rectal cancer effectively. 5. To examine recent advances in the field and discuss emerging approaches in the management of rectal cancer, incorporating these strategies into future clinical practice.