Author: Trevor JohnsonColon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Colon Cancer Screening Kit Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last 6 inches of the colon. Together, they're often referred to as colorectal cancers. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer killer overall and third...more
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 though the medical industry does not use his work, he nevertheless received the Nobel prize for his discoveries. Doctor Warburg would tell you that the primary cause of colon cancer is the lack of oxygenation of the cells in the body. In other words; what causes colon cancer is a low level or amount of oxygen that reaches the cells of the colon. Sure, polyps can develop and then turn cancerous, but they are not the primary cause, they are secondary or even later in importance. Did you know that smoking is also a risk factor? Of course this is not going to be the primary cause of colon cancer, but smoking is destructive to more than just the lungs in the human body. Being overweight can help to cause colon cancer because an overweight person...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...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 Foods to Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk Lower the fats. Reduce the amount of saturated fats in your diet. When you eat too much saturated fat you can actually be feeding the cancer. Cancer cells need low density lipoproteins to grow and saturated fats contain a lot of LDLs. Decreasing the amount of LDLs that you eat can stop the cancer cells from growing. Make sure that your daily fat intake does not exceed 20% of your total calorie intake for the day. Eat the right kind of fats. Studies have shown that there is actually "good" fat out there than has anti-oxidant properties to help fight cancer. But what are these types of fats? Fats found in plants such as legumes. These are unsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats such as those found in vegetable oil or canola oil. Omega 3 fatty acids such as those found in fish and other seafood. ...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...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