Author: Mark A. AbrahamsColon cancer can be treated successfully with early detection so the best treatment of colon cancer is being checked regularly if you have a family history of it, fall under any of the risks factors for colon cancer, or are the age 50 or above. Depending on the size of the cancer, location, overall general health, and in what stage the cancer was detected will play a factor into what type of treatment will be...more
Author: Willox PerezThe doctor is recommending that you have colon cancer surgery to remove it. Colon Cancer Treatment Guidelines Though he went over the surgery in his office, if you are like most of us, your mind started to wander to other concerns that you have. It may be possible that the jargon the doctor used just wasn't making sense at the time. Now you are ready to understand what you are going to go through. We can start with the basics....more
Author: Willox PerezColorectal is a cancerous condition that affects the organs of the digestive system and rectum. Colon Cancer Treatment Options The body's primary digestive systems is made up of a large intestinal tract and colon. Hence, the name colorectal. Combined these two organs have the responsibility of digesting food and extracting minerals and vitamins for the blood-stream where they are distributed to other parts of the body promoting nutritional health. Symptoms include a wide variety of signs that indicate problems may be developing. Screening for early detection will play a significant role in helping you to overcome. Symptoms can include serious pain in your abdominal region, loss of appetite, blood in your bowel movements, feeling weak and fatigued, ongoing diarrhea, or prolonged constipation. While these are not all inclusive symptoms, if you have chronic signs as these, you should consult with your doctor for further screening. The signs could be an indication of something entirely different such as something less serious, but nonetheless, should be treated. Doctors use different methods to diagnose colon or colorectal cancer. The screening process involves a...more
Author: Willox PerezWhile benign at first, some of these polyps may become cancerous over time. Colon Cancer Treatment By Stage Doctors routinely perform a colonoscopy to check for polyps once a patient is over 50 and they may advocate the removal of polyps, if found. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent polyps from turning cancerous,...more
Author: Willox PerezHe discovered that removing their digestive wastes every day, these cells could live indefinitely. Early Colon Cancer Symptoms When he did not remove their wastes for three days they become weak and unhealthy. This simple experiment showed that whatever waste we create whether it's in our lymph liquid, our blood, or in the...more
Author: Willox PerezAlthough inappropriate diet and unhealthy lifestyle considerably increase the risks of developing colon cancer, many forms of the disease occur on the premises of underlying genetic predispositions. Sigmoid Colon Cancer SymptomsStatistics reveal that more than 5 percent of colon cancers worldwide are caused solely by genetic dysfunctions and physiologic abnormalities. Depending on their underlying cause, colon cancers can be either acquired (sporadic colon cancers), or genetically-inherited. Most cases of colon cancer occur due to formation of polyps in different regions of the large bowel (colon). Colonic polyps are prominent soft tissues that can easily become malignant. There are many different types of hereditary colon cancers and many of them are primarily caused by colonic polyps. The most common types of genetically-inherited colon cancers are adenomatous polyposis and Gardner’s syndrome. Non-polyposis colon cancer is also common among hereditary forms of the disease. Unlike other types of genetically-inherited colon cancers, non-polyposis colon cancer doesn’t always involve the formation of polyps. Uncommon forms of hereditary colon cancer are...more
Author: Willox PerezEvery year 156,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer and six of those cases are caused by those two genes together. Stage 4 Colon Cancer Symptoms In the same time, around 30 percent of non inherited cases are caused by these...more
Author: Willox PerezThe average five-year survival rate at this stage tends to be around 20 to 30 percent. Stages Of Colon Cancer SymptomsWhilst these figures make the outlook look bad, an end to all hope should not be dismissed with stage 4 colon...more
Author: Willox PerezThe colon is a tube shaped organ, located in the abdomen, that starts at the end of the bowel and ends with the anus. Advanced Colon Cancer Symptoms It twists and turns a lot, so its length is over 4 feet. The functions of the...more
Author: Steve ValentinoThe advantages of colon cleansing ranges from reparation of digestive tissues, to curing problems with bowel movement, indigestion, blood pressure, and many others. End Stage Colon Cancer Symptoms Facts About The Colon In order...more
Author: Steve ValentinoColorectal cancer - which is a very preventable disease. Colon Cancer Symptoms In Young Adults Many people are not aware that screenings for this disease could save thousands of lives each year. Unfortunately, these tests...more
Author: Steve ValentinoDoctors don’t know the exact cause of colon cancer, but they do know that it usually starts as small growths on the inside of the colon called polyps. Colon Cancer Symptoms And Treatment These polyps can take years to grow...more