Author: Ursula G-KNaturally, as with any cancer, the earlier it's discovered the less problematic it will be to treat. Colon Cancer Survival Rate After Surgery Your medical prognosis will depend upon factors such as whether the cancer is in the lining interior of the colon, or has disseminated throughout the body and into additional organs. Your doctor will additionally base your medical prognosis upon whether or not the cancer has caused a...more
Author: Ursula G-KSome people however who are already in higher cancer stages may actually still have some reason to be hopeful. Colon Cancer Survival Rate By Stage The right treatment is really the key to a good colon cancer prognosis. Stages Colon cancer prognosis is often dependent on the stage in which the patient is in. Untreated and advanced cancer may lead to only a 20% chance of surviving for five years after diagnosis. Some however may...more
Author: Ursula G-KNational Institute for Environmental Health Sciences reported that during the study omega-3 fatty acids cut the risk of developing colorectal cancer by nearly 40%. Colon Cancer Survival Rate By Country These findings are in line with the other study carried out by cancer researchers from Italy. They found that the risk of developing colorectal cancer, CRC, can be cut by nearly 40 percent by consumption of a dietary supplement containing Selenium compound. The researchers from both groups intend to present their findings on cancer prevention conference sponsored by the American Association for Cancer Research at Dec. 7 in Houston. Study Description There were 411 people aged 25 to 75 involved in the selenium. They all had one or more colorectal polyps removed and were taking either a Selenium containing supplement or a placebo. The described supplement (also an antioxidant compound) contain: 200 micrograms of SelenoMethionnine (a combination of selenium and Methionnine)30 mgr of zinc6,000 international units of vitamin A180 mgr of vitamin C30 mgr of vitamin E Follow up test were done every one year, three years and five years after starting the regimen Colonoscopy...more
Author: Ursula G-KPeople 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. Colon Cancer Survival Rate By Age Removal of at least part of the colon is necessary in such a circumstance, as these same polyps...more
Author: Ursula G-KIt's more common Western nations and the US where a large part of their diet is meat. Stage 2 Colon Cancer Treatment A diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains help prevent colon cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends at least five servings of these foods each day. It's very hard to determine exactly...more
Author: Ursula G-KThere are several types of cancer and they are divided into different categories according to their symptoms and causes. Metastatic Colon Cancer Treatment Among several cancers, Colon cancer is also the one getting common now-a-days. Colon cancer is caused due to the growing of cancerous cell in the tissues of the colon. There are several Colon cancer symptoms but they can not be considered as the early sign of this disease. There are several tests which can easily make you understand whether the colon cancer in infected or not and these tests includes the fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) and colonoscopies. The main symptoms on the basis of which one can go for the above mention tests are as follows: 1. Constipation It is the condition when the person is facing difficulties for passing the stool. In the early stage the waste material in the colon becomes very mushy and this mushy waste can easily get accumulated around anything that gets in its way. But as the time get near to the end of the colon these accumulated waste material solidifies and creates problems for passing it out. There are possibilities of tumor in the rectum's far end and due to this reason the...more
Author: melanie4d00Gall Bladder Cancer is a rare disease which malignant cells are found in the tissues of the gallbladder. Gall Bladder symptom is acute or intermittent pain in the abdomen. Jaundice (the skin turning yellow), bloating, abdominal...more
Author: Paul StephenCoenzyme Q10 has many interesting benefits; one most thrilling benefit is its capability of treating or as defense for cancer. However, there is no conclusive practical proof for the cause, but there are many hopeful results.The...more
Liver cancer is rather difficult to diagnose at an early stage, but with the help of DNA analysis it's possible. In addition, this method allows determining the presence of the ill-fated carcinoma, even in those patients who suffer from hepatitis B...more
Men are gaining more than 20 pounds after twenty years have a greater chance of contracting prostate cancer than those who retain their youthful weight to old age. However, these data may vary depending on race and social status, say scientists. The...more
Women with excessively large breasts experience a multitude of discomforts, both physical and emotional. Back aches, painful indentations that have resulted from pinching bra straps, rashes under the pendulous tissue, neck and shoulder aches,...more
Recent reports in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada have indicated that the annual number of mesothelioma deaths is increasing. Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of lung cancer related to asbestos exposure. Exposure is often...more