Author: Dennis Siluk Ed.D.Cancer determines cells to divide in an uncontrollable way. Colon Cancer Prevention Network Generally the cells of the body divide only when needed, like when they grow old and other cells need to be produced in order to replace them or when they are in a small amount and the body needs more of them. Because the cells are produced in an increased number, a mass of unknown tissue will form, known as a tumor (this tumor...more
Author: Dennis Siluk Ed.D.In fact, we often wake up when we are actually suffering from a chronic ailment. Colon Cancer Statistics Age This is not at all a suitable way to look after your health. In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you need to recognize the symptoms that may be referring towards a total body detox. Here are 3 signs of toxic overload that clearly indicate the need for colon cleansing. Unfortunately, we never have the time or...more
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 and or flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years, colono scopy every 10 years or double-contrast barium enema every five to 10 years. Testing stool samples for genetic alterations that occur in colorectal cancer cells may help doctors find evidence of cancer or precancerous polyps. In some patients, genetic testing can guide screening and may be cost-effective. Genetic testing should be considered, especially in large families with many at-risk members; in such situations, genotyping may be more cost-effective than repeated endoscopy. Approximately 25% of cases are attributed to two types of colorectal cancers: familial and hereditary. Familial colorectal cancer accounts for about 20% of cases and hereditary colorectal cancer accounts for the...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...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...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 treatment is necessary. Stage I: the tumor has spread deeply in the inner line of the colon or rectum but has not broken through the colon wall yet. The recommended treatment is surgery with no other additional treatment after the surgery. Stage II: the tumor has broken through the colon wall but has not spread to the lymph nodes yet. Surgery is indicated and chemotherapy or radiotherapy is needed in some cases. Stage III: the lymph nodes are affected by the tumor. In colon cancer chemotherapy is needed after surgery; in rectum cancer chemotherapy or radiotherapy is made before or after the surgery. Stage IV: the cancer has spread and affected other organs like lungs and liver. In this case chemotherapy and radiotherapy will be applied both in order to stop the rectum from being blocked. Sometimes surgery will be needed in order to remove...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...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...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