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 in the feces, and sometimes constipation or sometimes even blocked bowel movements. It can range from very mild, and to extremely severe. There are cases of colon cancer that are almost without...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 bowel habits, blood in your stool, persistent cramping, gas or abdominal pain. Since colon cancer can grow for years without causing any symptoms, it's best to get regular colon cancer screenings. Almost...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 some known symptoms of colon cancer. In case if any of the mentioned symptoms is present for more than a week, do seek advice of your physician about the screening for colon cancer. Change in Bowel Habits Tumor in the bowel brings an observed change in the habits like defecating. With the growth of tumor, you may feel the need of defecating less often and the large size of tumor will lead to constipation. The only way to know this is to get regular screening done instead of waiting for the symptoms to appear on the surface. Thinned Stool The presence of tumor causes obstruction and with the growth of obstruction there is reduction in the space around. In case the tumor is present at the side of the colon tube passage, it may result into the narrowing of the stool. Cramping or Bloating in the StomachAnother symptom in the list of colon cancer symptoms is bloating or cramping in the stomach. Boating may be due to a bowel obstruction while...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 address colon cancer - but the risks of survival are weakened when the person is in the late stage of...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 develop. This cancer cells will invade neighboring tissues. If this condition happens in the...more
Author: Steve ValentinoTraumatic stress reduces the body's ability to protect itself from attack by infections, and from diseases such as colon cancer. Colon Cancer Symptoms In Women When a trauma is experienced, the body has received a 'shock' from which it normally recovers. However, a stressful experience can have the effect of disabling the normal functioning of the body, so that specific organs, such as the colon, are attacked to the point where recovery is lessened. The immune system, which fights infection, is also weakened when you come under stress. The colon responds strongly to various stimuli, like foods or stress; and while these do not bother most people, they can have a negative effect on others. One of the organs that is vulnerable to disease is the colon. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is associated with stressful conditions, and if not treated, can lead to serious health problems. http://www.curedisease.info/2009/07/lung-cancer/">Lung Cancer Secrets Revealed Click here In people with IBS, stress and other strong emotions can strongly affect the colon in a negative way. As with many other organs, it, too, has many nerves that connect it to the brain. The heart,...more
Author: Steve ValentinoMany of these cases include those who have been diagnosed with cancer that has metastasized (metastatic colon cancer). Colon Cancer Symptoms And Signs Women Most of us already know that at this stage, treatment may become more...more
Author: Steve ValentinoThis in turn will lead to earlier identification and treatment of high-risk persons. Colon Cancer Symptoms And Signs In MenThe future may possibly bring the use of genetic interventions to interrupt the adenoma-carcinoma...more
Author: Steve ValentinoCancer that affects the gastrointestinal tract can hit anywhere in the digestive tract, starting with the esophagus and then going to the gallbladder, liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and lastly, the...more
Author: Steve ValentinoNaturally, as with any cancer, the earlier it's discovered the less problematic it will be to treat. Colon Cancer Symptoms And Signs Your medical prognosis will depend upon factors such as whether the cancer is in the lining...more
Author: Steve ValentinoThe right treatment is really the key to a good colon cancer prognosis. Stage Iv Colon Cancer Survival Rate Stages Colon cancer prognosis is often dependent on the stage in which the patient is in. Untreated and advanced cancer...more
Author: Steve ValentinoPeople with the classic form of FAP may begin to develop multiple benign polyps in the colon as early as their teenage years - hundreds or thousands of these growths is not uncommon in persons with FAP. Removal of at least part...more