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should one who had a colonoscopy 6 yrs. ago should now be diagnoses with stage 4 colon cancer & be told that it is adenocarcinoma & not colorectal cancer?
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∙ 12y ago
should one who had a colonoscopy 6 yrs ago should now be diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer & be told that it is adenocarcinoma & not colorectal cancer
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∙ 12y ago
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Are there any alternatives to a colonoscopy for identifying the risk of colorectal cancer?
New research suggests that a simple blood test may identify people at risk of colorectal cancer. The blood test detects a genetic alteration that may identify people who are likely to develop the disease
How is rectal cancer prevented?
The cause of Colorectal Cancer are unclear. Groups at high risk of colorectal cancer are as follows: Age > 50 years Familial polyposis Colorectal polyps Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Family History of Colorectal Cancer of adenomas Previous History of Colorectal Cancer History of ovarian, endometrial, or breast cancer (women) High-fat of Low Fibre diet (controversial) For at least 6 percent of people with colorectal cancer there is a clear genetic disposition. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of colorectal cancer. Most colorectal cancers appear to arise from adenomatomas polyps. Left untreated or undiagnosed, the cancer will spread through the walls of the intestine and into the lymphatic system. Metastasic disease for colorectal cancers involve the liver because colorectal venous blood flow is through the portal vein.
When was Clinical Colorectal Cancer created?
Clinical Colorectal Cancer was created in 2001.
What is adenocarcinoma?
it is cancer of the stomach
What type of cancer did Mary Martin have?
She had colorectal cancer.
Did colleen Walts die of cancer?
Yes, she had colorectal cancer cancer.
What cancer did Elizabeth Montgomery die from?
colorectal cancer
What does colorectal cancer do to our body?
damage
What is the screening protocol for people with colon cancer in the family?
people with two or more first-degree relatives with colorectal cancer or a first-degree relative with colon or rectal cancer before age 60 should have a screening colonoscopy beginning at age 40 or beginning 10 years prior
Is there a cancer susceptibility gene found for colon cancer?
Yes, there are several forms of familial colon cancer. Several mutations are associated with multiple colon polyps that can be diagnosed with a colonoscopy. This trait is called "Familial adenomatous polyposis". Other mutations are not associated with polyps; the trait is called "hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer".
Why did Edward Elgar die?
He had colorectal cancer.
When is Colorectal Cancer surgery necessary?
The Colorectal Cancer surgery is only necessary when the cancer is causing unbearable pain on the patient. Thousands of people go through this surgery each year.
