subject: Colon Cancer Surgery Survival Rate [print this page] Author: Alan Lim
The exact cause of colorectal cancer is unknown but people who have a family history of the disease come under the high-risk category of developing bowel cancer. Colon Cancer Surgery Survival Rate Bowel Cancer is becoming more and more common as years are passing by the number of patients with this type of cancer increasing rapidly and it does not matter whether the patent is young or old or whether you are a women or a man. Colorectal cancer can be detected at an early stage by monitoring stools, and especially by keeping vigilant for bleeding during defecation. In cases of early bowel cancer, bright red blood drips are seen after defecation rather than at the same time. In any case, if you suspect the beginning of bowel cancer, you must get yourself checked thoroughly by your doctor as soon as possible. Citrus fruits and dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, spring greens, green peppers, and broccoli can help combat and prevent bowel cancer. In addition, deep orange-yellow fruit and vegetables, such as carrots, peaches, oranges, and bananas are also helpful. A capsule based on pure concentrated fish oils, omega-3 fatty acids, can help prevent bowel cancer. In a British study, 80% of patients given the super omega-3 capsules had a reduced risk of developing the disease The patients were given a highly purified form of Omega-3 oil, which can effect changes in cells known to cause bowel cancer. http://www.curedisease.info/2009/07/lung-cancer/">Lung Cancer Secrets Revealed Click here Participants had an increased risk of the cancer because they were prone to developing polyps, tiny growth cells in the bowel that can turn cancerous. The research team, led by bowel cancer surgeon Roger Leicester at St Georges Hospital in South London, showed that the consumption of purified fish-oil in capsule form restored cell production to normal levels. The capsules contain a pure estrified form of Omega-3 oils called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Said Doctor Leicester "These results are very exciting, we showed that this particular very pure concentrated form of fish oil could affect the abnormal cell activity and production of polyps." St George's researchers are planning more trials to see if the oil can reverse or prevent the production of polyps. Studies have already shown that people who eat meat regularly have a higher risk of bowel cancer than fish eaters and vegetarians. Research also shows that a diet high in olive oil protects against bowel cancer. Doctor Leicester said that any fish diet, but particularly oily fish, which are high in Omega-3`s, will help prevention. "We think fish-oil capsules could eventually be given as a preventative treatment against cancer." Another trial that brings further credence to the benefits of Omega-3 is: 30 patients who had had bowel polyps took part in a 3-month trial. Samples of the colon lining were taken and examined at the start. They were randomly given Omega 3 oil capsules or no treatment and then at the end of the trial, further samples were taken. In the group who had taken the oil, it was found that their cell generation rate had fallen by nearly 25% - so they were producing a lot less cells in their bowel. The rate at which cells had died had increased by over 100% - resulting in fewer cells again. The levels of the fatty acids in the cells were doubled -indicating that the Omega 3s play a part in cell regeneration. http://www.curedisease.info/2009/07/lung-cancer/">lung cancer treatment breakthroughs Click hereAbout the Author:
