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What are the most common forms of cancer in women?
colon, breast, and lung cancer
Which type of cancer is most common in America?
The four most common cancers in the United States are: lung, colon/rectum, breast, and prostate.
Why are polyps in one's colon unhealthy?
Polyps in a person's colon are unhealthy because they can be a precursor to colon cancer. Colon cancer is very deadly and considered the second most deadly cancer.
Is the cecum the most superficial area of the colon?
The cecum is the most proximal area of the colon. It is located at the beginning of the colon.
What are some non-common colon cancer symptoms?
While bleeding in the colon is probably the most common symptom, followed by fatigue and amenia, two non-common symptoms are back pain as the tumor obstructs passage through the colon, and abdominal pain when the tumor is so large it starts pressing on the abdomen
Can you help me learn about colon cancer?
Colon cance is serious and should not be taken lightly. An intial colon cancer check will most likely involve a cononoscpy to start and then if need a biopsy.
What four types of cancer are most prevalent?
Lung, colon, breast, and prostate cancer.
What kinds of cancer are more frequent?
lung cancerIn the U.S., skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Over 3.5 million cases of different types of cancer are diagnosed in this country every year. The second most common form of cancer is lung cancer.
Does colon cancer occur most often in the large or small intestines?
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the large intestine (colon), which is the final part of the digestive tract12. The large intestine is about 5 feet long and absorbs water and salt from the food that passes through it. The small intestine, also called the small bowel, is a long tube that connects the stomach and the large intestine. It is about 20 feet long and is responsible for digesting and absorbing nutrients from the food that enters it. Cancer of the small intestine is much less common than cancer of the large intestine. There are different types of small bowel cancer, such as adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, lymphoma, and sarcoma. Therefore, colon cancer occurs most often in the large intestine, not the small intestine.
What are Some of the Symptoms of Colon Cancer?
What is colon cancer?Colon cancer is a type of cancer that affects the lower part of the digestive system. It is the third most common type of cancer. Colon cancer occurs when the cells in the colon begin to grow and divide abnormally.What are some of the symptoms of colon cancer.Bloody stool, unexplained weight loss, fatigue and abdominal discomfort are some of the most common symptoms of this condition. It is important to note that some patients may not experience symptoms during the early stages of colon cancer. That is why it is important for people who are over the age of 50 to get screened for colon cancer on a regular basis.What causes colon cancer.Doctors have not been able to pinpoint the exact cause of colon cancer. However, they have been able to identify several risk factors. This condition is most likely to occur in African-Americans over the age of 50 who have a family history of colon cancer. People who have diabetes are also more likely to develop this condition. Additionally, being obese and eating foods that are high in fat and low in fiber can also increase a person's risk of developing colon cancer.How can colon cancer be prevented.There is no sure-fire way to prevent colon cancer, but there are several things that can be done to reduce the risk of developing. People should make sure that they get plenty of fiber and limit their intake of foods that are high in saturated fat. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are examples of foods that are rich in fiber.Because colon cancer is more likely to occur in those who are sedentary and/or overweight, it is also important to make sure that one gets at least 30 minutes of exercise per day. Additionally, people should also make sure that they drink alcohol in moderation, if at all.
How colon cancer screening test works by measuring?
The colon test analyzes the lining of the colon and checks for any polyps. Those can be benine in most cases but must be removed to prevent those from turning into cancer.
What are the diseases caused by lack of dietary fiber?
Most common and troublesome disease is chronic constipation. The reason in simple. Almost total food is digested and very little remain in colon to form the feces. Second and most dreaded disease is colon cancer. This disease is common in developed countries. Lack of dietary fibres is 'the' cause for colon cancer. You eat all the processed food and little fibres in diet. There is stagnation of feces in colon, which leads to release of toxic chemicals in colon, which probably leads to colon cancer. Lot of fruits and vegetables, give you lot of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibres. They must be included in diet, to prevent the colon cancer. The intake of fruits and vegetables reduce the obesity also. Obesity leads to inferiority complex, cardiovascular diseases and so many other problems and diseases.
