Author: Willox PerezIf you have any of these go to your doctor. Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines 2008 The earlier you find signs the better chance you have to survive. 2) One in four people over the age of 50 will have a polyp. The average age of someone with colon cancer is 64, more than 90 % are over 50. So if you are over 50 make sure you make a doctors appointment for a screening, and then make sure you go to your appointment. Most people...more
Author: Willox PerezAs far as reasons go, there are many reasons why colon cancer is such a large part of Western society. Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines 2009What it is that actually causes cancer? As with all things there is also one primary reason for cancer. This was discovered back in the first half of the twentieth century. The foremost biochemist of his day, Doctor Otto Warburg, discovered the prime cause and prevention of cancer. Even...more
Author: Willox PerezThere are so many types of cancer today that it's sometimes quite difficult to say for sure which one is the most harmful. Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines All forms of cancer, regardless of whether it is the cancer of the lung, liver, cervical, or any other organs in our bodies, share a similar trait - that is, they are all deadly diseases and the earlier they are detected and treated, the greater will be chances for recoveries and survival. In this respect, colon cancer is not an exception. As a matter of fact, colon cancer prognosis is very much dependent on the stages the cancer is in when detected and treated. Colon cancer is now the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer as its sometimes called, is the result of cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is sometimes the result of adenomatous polyps in the colon. The adenomatous polyps are mushroom-like growths that are often benign but can turn malignant resulting in cancer of the colon. This type of cancer is often diagnosed through a colonoscopy....more
Author: Gerry RestriveraMany people think that women who have huge breasts are happy with the size of their breast maybe because they do not know the discomforts of carrying excessively large breast. Women who know the difficulties of carrying exceptionally large breast are looking for ways to decrease their size. If you are one of these women, you...more
Author: Willox PerezWhile no one can pinpoint the exact cause of colon cancer, a lot of researchers feel that there is a strong link between diet and colon cancer. Colon Cancer Signs SymptomsSo if this is true, what should you eat to lower your risk of developing colon cancer? Read on to discover the healthy foods for colon cancer. Switch to These...more
Author: Willox PerezThe main causes of colon cancer are related to the patient’s diet: very low in fiber and high in fat and calories. By keeping a healthy life style and good eating habits, you can prevent developing cancer of the colon even before this becomes a problem. Colon Cancer Signs And Symptoms You might also want to try and check your family history for cases of colon cancer and adopt a healthier diet in order to make sure you will avoid this problem in the future. Colon cancer treatments are varied and you can choose from a series of traditional and alternative methods of dealing with this condition. Surgery is often the number one choice – the surgeon removes the tumors on the colon, even if the cancer cells are spread beyond the colon itself. This ensures less problems in the future of the patient’s life, reducing chances of bowel problems or internal bleeding. Colon cancer surgery is usually categorized in four main areas: rectum resection, radio frequency ablation, colostomy and colon resection. The surgeon will determine which method is best suited for each individual patient. Detecting cancer at a very early stage is important, as the problem can be...more
Author: Willox PerezColon cancer is very common in the Western world but is rare in Asia and Africa. Colon Cancer Tumor LocationDiets high in fat are believed to predispose humans to colorectal cancer whereas diets high in vegetable and high fiber...more
Author: Willox PerezThis is an especially tragic and frustrating fact because the majority of the deaths caused by colon cancer could have been prevented or reduced. Colon Cancer Tumor Types The symptoms include pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, blood...more
Author: Willox PerezCancer of the colon and rectum (colorectal cancer) is a malignant tumor arising from the inner wall of the large intestine. Colon Cancer Tumor Growth If signs and symptoms of colon cancer do appear, they may include changes in...more
Author: Steve ValentinoMost of the times they do not appear or are hard to detect until the problem reach to an advanced stage. Colon Cancer Tumor Pictures However, it is always better to know about those which can be detected. Mentioned below are...more
Author: Steve ValentinoWhen this cancer spreads it will extend to the whole colon as well as the rectum and it might spread to other essential organs in in the body. Colon Cancer Tumor Size There are certain types of measures that can be taken to...more
Author: Steve ValentinoOnce the complete development is achieved, this process stops. Colon Cancer Tumor Markers By then, new cells are only created as the need for them arises. But if this process continues at an abnormal rate, cancer is likely to...more