Author: Lindsy B. EmeryThis is because the dietary habits, junk food, hereditary, modern lifestyles with no care for the body and many more factors. Stage 4 Colon Cancer Survival Stories However, the exact cause for cancer of colon has been still mystery but undoubtedly, the cases have increased since couple of years. Cancer, detected in the last stage could be incurable but if the treatment has been started on the initial stage, it can be surely...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmeryIt can be easily cured when it is in its early stages, but the problem is that is rarely shows any signs and symptoms when the tumor is isolated, so it's hard to detect it before it spreads. Stage 4 Colon Cancer Life ExpectancyWhen it reaches metastasis, or stage IV, the chances of survival drop under 10% because in this phase it has already spread to at least one more organ. It usually spreads to the liver first, and then...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmeryWith regular screening, the illness can be avoided as there are signs in the form of small growths, referred to as polyps which appear in the colon. Stage 4 Colon Cancer Spread To Liver How can the disease be detected? Through the use of regular screening, cancer of the colon can be detected using diagnostic tests. To prevent the instances of the sickness, the removal of polyps, which are small lumps of cells within the colon; colon cancer is one of the slowest growing cancers. There are various testing options available, which range based on factors such as; age, medical history and the comfort level of the patient. Polyps are often the precursors to the disease but not always an indicator to the long illness that is developing. Polyps are often in the shape of mushrooms, flat and larger polyps are associated with most cases of the illness. There are common types of polyps: hyperplastic polyps and adenomatous polyps. Hyperplastic polyps are often less than 5mm in length and are polyps that rarely become malignant. The latter are more likely to become cancerous as they grow; these cells are different from hyperplastic cells. The larger that a polyp grows, the...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmeryThe study has shown that long-term vitamins use could decrease the risk of colon cancer by 57 percent. Stage 4 Colon Cancer Survival Rate This study was made on an group made of over 500 women and men between the ages of 33 and 62 who were found having colon cancer. They were interrogated about the quantity of vitamins they...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmeryThis is painful as it affects the rectum and even the internal organs. Symptoms Of Colon Cancer What causes colon cancer? What are the symptoms behind it? How can it be prevented? Causes of colon cancer The real cause of colon cancer could not really be traced. Generally, it has been said that some individuals are prone to it...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmeryStatistics indicate that colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer diagnosed in the United States each year. Symptoms Colon Cancer Polyps Although colorectal cancer predominantly affects the elderly, the disease can also affect young adults and even children. Oncologists sustain that early diagnosis of colorectal cancer plays a major role in overcoming the disease, as prompt medical intervention considerably increases patients’ life expectancy. Thanks to medical advance, doctors can nowadays rely on various modern techniques for diagnosing colorectal cancer. Common methods used for revealing early signs of colorectal cancer are barium enemas, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. Sigmoidoscopy is one of the most reliable medical procedures used in diagnosing colorectal cancer in present. Through the means of sigmoidoscopy, oncologists are able to timely detect signs of physiological abnormalities at the level of the colon. Sigmoidoscopy can be either performed with an immobile or a flexible scope, depending on the segments of the colon that require screening. However, due to the fact that rigid sigmoidoscopy provides limited visibility, doctors...more
Author: Tom TessinIt is a terrible thing to deal with. Colon Cancer Polyps Symptoms However, if I ever needed to deal with cancer or even precancerous skin conditions again I would choose a holistic path. My journey would be something like below for...more
Author: Tom TessinColon cancer is one of the most spread cancer types in the U.S. while being the second and third factor of cancer death. Colon Cancer Polyps PicturesBut, thanks to new screening methods cancer can be diagnosed in its earliest stages...more
Author: Tom TessinIs colon cancer one of the causes of lower abdominal pain? Colon Cancer Statistics Uk Most colon cancer does not cause pain in the early stages. That is why it is so important for everyone over 50 years old to get screened. It is...more
Author: Tom TessinAt Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), you can often times find relief for the pain. Colon Cancer Statistics CanadaThose centers provide a wide variety of complementary and supportive therapies, including pain management...more
Author: Tom Tessinhave seen too many cases of chemo-failures to believe that. Colon Cancer Statistics In Us I must add, though, that I am not against chemotherapy per se. When I started CA Care, I insisted that patients go for chemotherapy if asked...more
Author: Tom TessinThere have been several individuals in my own family who have succumbed to this deadly form of cancer. Colon Cancer Statistics By Age I know there is a great chance of you knowing someone or even you having this type of cancer. As a...more