Author: Steve ValentinoColon cancer - also known as colorectal cancer - is the unrestrained expansion of cancer cells on the inner lining of the colon. Colon Cancer Symptoms In Men Now if you forget what a colon is (which is normal, since we all aren't medical students), it is simply the part of the large intestine that extracts moisture from one's digested food before it is excreted. A common ailment in Western societies, this type of cancer has...more
Author: Helen MossHave you ever thought about what some of the normal causes of rectal bleeding are? It seems most people are really uncomfortable with asking that question. A lot of people, when they first notice any bleeding, have a tendency to be afraid or alarmed by it. Quite often rectal bleeding indicates that the person has hemorrhoids, however there are other possibilities and it is wise to keep in mind that bleeding from that area can...more
If you have been recently diagnosed with Colon Cancer, or otherwise known as âcolorectal cancerâ you are probably looking into and researching possible treatments. If your condition is advanced you will more than likely require Colon Cancer Surgery to remove the tumor or growth.How Does Colon Cancer Develop?Colon cancer typically develops from polyps found in the colon and rectum. These tumors un-detected can turn into very advanced forms of cancer and can spread throughout the body. What Does the Surgery Entail?There are multiple types of Colon Cancer surgeries to remove the cancerous tumor. Most often, curative surgery methods are used which entails removing the polyp from the colon. If your tumor is in an advanced stage, it will require that the section containing the cancerous growth is removed and the remaining parts of your colon are fused together. Before the surgery begins, the colon is cleansed completely in order to reduce any risk of infection. The cleansing is done using strong laxatives and enemas or by drinking one gallon of a cleansing fluid the night before the surgery.The surgery is always done under general anesthesia while the patient is asleep. With...more
If curing colon cancer is very difficult, it is quite contrary to prevent it. In fact, the majority of cancers of the rectum and colon could be prevented through regular checkup (examination or inspection), healthy lifestyle (eating healthy foods, regular colon cleansing, exercise, etc.), and chemoprevention. Annual Check-up - annual health...more
Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is a disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining of the first and longest portion of the large intestine. These cells have lost the normal control mechanism for growth. It is also termed as colorectal cancer because in time it can affect the rectum too. The rectum is the continuation...more
Statistically less than one percent of those diagnosed with colon cancer are under the age of thirty-five. Yet, given the deadly nature of the disease doctors generally agree that the presence of rectal bleeding, even in someone under thirty-five, needs to be followed by a colonoscopy in order to determine whether the bleeding is due to a tumor or some other reason. Simply assuming that the blood is the result of hemorrhoids falls below the standard of care.Consider what happened in a reported case involving a woman who complained to her family doctor that she noticed blood in her stool and experienced pain when she had bowel movements. The woman was only twenty four years old. The doctor, without even performing an examination, prescribed a laxative after diagnosing her with diarrhea and other bowel problems. She went back after 4 months with complaints of constipation, pain and problems sitting. This time the doctor finally examined her but told her she had hemorrhoids. His treatment: an enema. She saw that doctor two more times and each time was reassured that she merely had hemorrhoids and had nothing to worry about. The woman had to be rushed to an emergency room...more