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Is pork red or white meat with regard to cancer colon screening?
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∙ 16y ago
While it makes for great advertising and cooks to a lovely light color, most butchers would say that pork is red meat contrary to what the commercials indicate.
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∙ 16y ago
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Can white blood cells in the stool be a sign of colon cancer?
yes
What is the percentage of colon cancer in males over the age of 55 in Detroit, MI?
The percentage of colon cancer particularly in Detroit is not mentioned any where in the web. But it ranges 15%,21% in white males,black males respectively in US.
What is the ribbon color for cancer?
The colors of knights of Columbus day, (also known as BREAST CANCERAWARENESS DAY) are. PINK, YELLOW, BLUE, and WHITE :)
What is fecalysis?
Fecalysis is stool analysis. It checks for white blood cells (WBCs), sugars, or bile and signs of poor absorption as well as screen for colon cancer.
What is a barium enema test for colon cancer?
Barium produces a white contrast image of the lining of the colon on x ray and thus, the contour of the lining of the colon may be seen. Detail can be increased if the barium utilized is thinned and air also introduced.
What is the name of the white line on the colon?
Thcf
Why are people affected by colon cancer?
§Small polyps were not discovered before they become cancerous.§Diets high in fat, alcohol, protein, calories, and red and white meat. Colon cancer is more common in the U.S. and other Western countries where people eat foods high in saturated fat and low in fiber.§Not eating foods rich in fiber. Dietary fiber is thought to protect against colon cancer because fiber-rich food is digested faster. Therefore undigested food remains in the colon for a longer period of time.
Where is the white line of tolt?
The white line of Toldt is the lateral peritoneal reflection of the ascending and descending colon. This must be entered to mobilize the colon during surgery.
Is there a symbol for thyroid cancer?
There is a thyroid cancer awareness ribbon. The thyroid cancer awareness ribbon represents the three thyroid cancer colors of teal, pink, and blue. These three colors are also ThyCa's (Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.) designation.
Why is defecation is important?
Defecation is an important process because it allows the body to eliminate waste. If defecation did not occur feces would remain in the colon and the toxins that they contain would be reabsorbed into the body. This is referred to as constipation. Before the introduction of white bread, when people ate high fiber whole grain bread, the rate of colon cancer was very low. Ever since the introduction of white flour in the late 1800's the rate of colon cancer, and other intestinal diseases has risen consistently every decade until now. In extreme cases, when people stop defecating for long periods of time, their feces can get so compacted that they can die.
What is white line of toldt?
The white line of toldt is a seen lateral to the ascending and descending colon It marks the site of the peritoneal reflection where the colon is attached to the posterolateral abdominal wall. It's important in surgery because this line must be incised to mobilize the colon.
What animals rhyme with colon?
Solan (It's a large white bird)
