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What does colon cancer target in the body?
Colon cancer targets larger intestine and last part of the colon known as rectum, If metastasized colon cancer can also affect liver and lungs.
What is the mortality rate for colon cancer if caught in the early stages?
The survival rates for colon cancer have improved over the last few years. If caught early you have a 93 percent chance of full recovery versus a 67 per chance at stage 3.
How many people die annually from colon cancer?
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last 6 inches of the colon. Together, they're often referred to as colorectal cancers. About 112,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer annually, and about 41,000 new cases of rectal cancer are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT COLON CANCER?
Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death in men and women. Over 136,000 were diagnosed last year, and around 50,000 of these cases were fatal.
What is ileocolonic anastomosis?
I had surgery for colon cancer last year and the juntion of what's left of my colon and the exit from my small intestine is an ileo-colonoc anastomosis.
Where does colorectal cancer occur?
Colorectal cancer occurs in either the last 6 ft (1.8 m) of intestine, known as the large bowel or colon, and/or in the rectum
What if your dad is bed ridden what are the signs of the last stages of prostate cancer?
When the cancer has moved into the bones, that is the last stage of prostate cancer. There is usually 8 or 9 months left before death in most patients.
Understanding Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer occurs when cancerous cells grow within the large intestine. The condition is also called colorectal cancer when it affects the rectum, or the last portion of the colon. Colon cancer occurs when cells begin growing out of control and spreading into the wall of the large intestine. Depending on how many cells are growing in the area or where they have spread, colon cancer may need to be treated with surgery, medications or both.Colon cancer may initially develop through polyps, which are growths on the interior lining of the large intestine. Polyps are groups of cells that are considered pre-cancerous, meaning they have the potential to turn into cancerous cells. Polyps may grow, undetected, within the large intestine, causing few symptoms. For this reason, doctors recommend that everyone over the age of 50 receive regular screenings for colon cancer to rule out the presence of excess cell growth.Initial symptoms of colon cancer include abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, fatigue and weight loss. Additionally, a person may complain of changes in bowel habits, such as consistent diarrhea or constipation. Most cases of colon cancer occur in people who are over 50. Other risk factors include African American race, smoking, obesity, or a history of gastrointestinal diseases, including Crohn's disease.Colon cancer is treated depending on how much it has spread. Doctors may initially stage colon cancer according to the types of cells they find and if the cells are in other parts of the body, such as in the lymph nodes. This type of cancer is staged between Stage 0, meaning the cancerous cells remain in the lining of the colon to Stage 4, where the cancer has spread to other organs.If the cancer is within the early stages, it may be treated by surgically removing affected portions of the colon. Cancerous cells that have spread to other areas may require surgery and chemotherapy or radiation. Some of the best prevention for colon cancer is regular screenings for polyps and monitoring for symptoms. Patients may also make healthy lifestyle choices, such as quitting smoking, moderating alcohol intake and eating diets that are high in fiber and low in fat, to reduce their overall risks of developing this serious illness.
Who died of colon cancer on February 12 2000 the night before the last new Peanuts appeared in newspapers?
Charles Shulz
What is the last section of the colon?
sigmoid colon
What are loros charity purpose?
the purpose of loros is to provide support and care for cancer patients within the last stages of their lives
Is the sigmoid colon and the colon the same?
The sigmoid colon is the last section of the colon (large intestine).
