The word cancer always brings worries to anyone who hears it. In most cases, people never realize they have cancer, not until the feel some kind of pain and have it checked out, only to find out that they already have it. What is colorectal cancer? Cancer is the name for a disease that can affect cells from all the organs and body's structures and is considered to be life threatening.

You've already taken the first step by visiting this website. That means you know you need to learn about the disease. The more you know and learn, the better you will be able to cooperate with your health care provider and caregiver and/or partner in fighting the disease. Remember that being diagnosed with Colon Cancer is not the end of the world. There are a number of treatments, both orthodox and alternatives that may be able to help the patient.

Colorectal cancer is caused by genetic changes that occur in the cells lining the large intestine. These changes occur slowly over time, and usually form a polyp before a frank cancer develops. While we cannot yet change genes to prevent colon cancer, screening for colorectal cancer can detect earlier cancers or allow your doctor to remove polyps, so that they cannot become cancers.

Everything you need to know about having a colonoscopy. this article will discuss what a colonoscopy is, including the standard colonoscopy and the virtual colonoscopy. New screenings that detect polyps that can be removed before they turn into colon cancer may be one reason that the death rate from colon cancer has declined in recent years. But fewer cases have been diagnosed as well. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

Cancer cells reproduce but they don't die. They're sort of like evil immortals. The body just can't kill them no matter how hard it tries. When these immortals set up shop in the colon, it's referred to as colon cancer. Nobody likes to have the word obese thrown at them. I prefer overweight. But, obesity is a medical term that indicates someone exceeds their recommended weight, one step beyond simply being overweight.

Cure of cancer depends upon stage at presentation as well as surgical technique and response to adjuvant therapy (chemotherapy and/or radiation) as indicated. Your surgeons are trained in specialized techniques to provide the best chance of cancer cure and work closely with medical and radiation oncologists to tailor therapy to the individual patient based upon cancer staging and tumor characteristics.

If you have symptoms that concern you, it's important to see a doctor as soon as possible. If you have a family doctor, they will want to see you as part of your overall health management plan so we encourage you to please contact them immediately. Your family doctor can refer you to the Centre if that is deemed the appropriate course of action.

Statistical evidence does show that people with ulcerative colitis do have a slightly higher incidence of colon cancer than the general population. For this reason, doctors begin regularly screening those with colitis eight years after diagnosis. Those with pancolitis (ulcerative colitis affecting the entire colon) have the highest incidence of colon cancer. In the last quarter century, it has become clear that ulcerative colitis affects large numbers of children and young teens.

No. IBS has not been linked to any type of cancer. In fact, those with IBS are more likely to be better aware of bowel health and cancer prevention. No. IBS symptoms are often present in patients with IBD, however, there is no evidence to suggest that IBS leads to IBD.

We don't know for certain what causes colon cancer. Majority (80%) of colon cancers are related to environmental causes particularly our diet. Some food may help protect us from colon cancer, while others may help it develop. There is growing evidence that a high fat and low fibre diet is related to colon cancer. On the other hand, eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and produce high in fibre (such as cereals, brown rice/bread) may help prevent colon cancer.

Unexplained changes in bowel habits lasting more than two weeks, such as constipation or diarrhoea or both On the other hand, in many cases these symptoms do not mean cancer, but tests may be needed to make sure. The older you are, the more likely that the symptoms could mean cancer.

Statistical evidence does show that people with Crohn's disease have a slightly higher incidence of colon cancer than the general population does. For this reason, doctors begin regularly screening those with Crohn's disease about 12 years after diagnosis if the disease is confined to the small intestine, and eight years after diagnosis if there is disease in the colon.