Author: Dennis Siluk Ed.D. So, we can blame a lot of things on our family, but usually colorectal cancer isn't one of them. Colon Cancer Prevention Program It is more likely to occur as people get older. In general, both men and women at average risk of colorectal cancer should begin screening tests at age 50. Beginning at 50 years of age, persons at average risk for colorectal cancer should be screened with fecal occult blood testing annually...more
Author: Dennis Siluk Ed.D.Although brand new studies and theories keep appearing every now and then on how cancer can be avoided, many people still end up suffering from it anyway. Colon Cancer Prevention Aspirin Colon cancer happens to be ranked as top three as the cause of cancer-related deaths in America, making it a very common kind of cancer in today's day and age that starts as a harmless group of benign cells known as adenomatous polyps....more
Author: Dennis Siluk Ed.D. The Anatomy of Hope, and felt I need to stop reading and write this piece to share with you what I have learnt. Colon Cancer Prevention Strategies For more that a decade I met with many cancer patients. Inside me I felt all along that many or most oncologists often misled their patients to their treatments. Today after reading the story written by no less than one of the world’s leading oncologists and researchers, I now feel I was right all along. Let me relate what Dr. Groopman wrote about what happened sometime in 1978-1979. The Actors in this Story 1. Patient: 52-year-old Frances Walker, an African-American with a teenage daughter, Sharon. 2. Main doctor: 50-plus-year-old, Dr. Richard Keyes at Russell Clinic, a town north of Los Angeles, California, USA. 3. Second doctor: Dr. Jerome Groopman, 27-year-old, up and coming doctor doing a fellowship in blood disease at the University of California, Los Angeles. Frances had traces of blood in her stools during her yearly physical examination. A colonoscopy indicated a tumor in the lower bowel. She underwent a surgery to remove the tumor but the surgeon found that the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes...more
Author: Steven WagenheimThis can be made after three systems: Dukes, Astler-Coller and AJC/TNM. Colon Cancer Prevention Project The classification of cancer after AJC/TNM is: Stage 0: the cancerous tumor affects only the inner layer of the colon or the rectal lining. The indicated treatment is surgery, for removing tumors and polyps. No further...more
Author: Steven WagenheimThe incidence of colon cancer is quite varied among different countries and within different ethnic groups inside the same country. Industrialized countries like United States, Canada, UK, Western Europe, Australia and Japan have a much higher incidence of colorectal cancer compared to the less industrialized parts of the...more
Author: Steven WagenheimThere are about 200 versions of this dreadful disease based on the part of the body affected. Colon Cancer Prevention Diet A person's diet, lifestyle and exposure to specific pollutants are the major factors that determine his risk of developing this dreaded condition. As is widely known, the use of tobacco can greatly increase the chances of developing cancer. In fact, medical studies have proved that even passive smokers face a high risk of suffering from smoking-related conditions. Food is another major factor that determines the health of your body and the possibility of developing cancer. In various studies, nutritionists have proved that consuming ample servings of fruits and vegetables can actually help reduce the risk of developing cancers by half no matter how old the person is. Reducing the amount of concentrated fats also helps cut down the risk of developing cancerous cells in the body. This is exactly why it is a good idea to completely avoid junk food that contains high amounts of concentrated fats. In addition to its famous benefits, Omega-3 fats are also believed to be highly effective in lowering and completely preventing the possibility of...more
Author: Steven WagenheimColon cancer occurs when a tumor appears inside the colon or the rectum. Sigmoid Colon Cancer Prognosis Two types of tumors can form inside the large intestine (the colon together with the rectum form the large intestine) -...more
Author: Steven WagenheimThere are about 200 versions of this dreadful disease based on the part of the body affected. Stage Iv Colon Cancer Prognosis A person's diet, lifestyle and exposure to specific pollutants are the major factors that determine...more
Author: Steven WagenheimColon cancer occurs when a tumor appears inside the colon or the rectum. Metastatic Colon Cancer PrognosisTwo types of tumors can form inside the large intestine (the colon together with the rectum form the large intestine) -...more
Author: Steven WagenheimIt is an incurable type of cancer. Colon Cancer Prognosis Stage There are many risk factors that contribute to this form of cancer, but the one to take note of is a 'history of bowel inflammation or long-standing history of...more
Author: Steven Wagenheim Colon 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...more
Author: Steven Wagenheim A person who has this disease will suffer constipation, diarrheic, abdominal pain and anemia among other symptoms. Colon Cancer Prognosis Calculator But there are actually many ways to prevent having colon cancer. A basic...more