What is intestinal cancer?

Answer 1

abnormal formations in the colon known as polyps may grow into cancerous tumors if left unchecked. they may be:

benign (cannot spread the cancer to other body parts)

or malignant (can spread to other parts)

A Colonoscopy is a procedure that is done to look for polyp formations - usually when people are in their 50's

Answer 2

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of death among cancers in the Western world. Many colorectal cancers are thought to arise from adenomatous polyps in the colon. These mushroom-like growths are usually benign, but some may develop into cancer over time. The majority of the time, the diagnosis of localized colon cancer is through colonoscopy. Therapy is usually through surgery, which in many cases is followed by chemotherapy.it is also a hereditary disease.
Cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the body. The Colon is the large digestive organ between the stomach and the anus, including the appendix.

As with all cancers, early detection is key. Once the cancer has spread throughout the body, likelihood of a good outcome goes down.

Answer 3

The exact reason why colorectal cancer develops on a person is unknown but there are several factors which promote its development such as diet habits (e.g., smoking, alcohol consumption, fatty foods), age and race.

Answer 4

Colon cancer is caused by a cell mutations in which the cells continue to grow and divide. Scientists aren't sure what causes this to happen, but there are several risk factors that can increase the chances of developing cancer. The presence of polyps in the large intestine can be a precursor to the cancer developing. Genes and DNA can be a factor, as well as having Diabetes or Crohn's disease. Age, sedentary lifestyles, obesity and tobacco use also thought to have an effect on the probability of developing colon cancer.

Answer 5

Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. The colon is the large intestine or large bowel. The rectum is the passageway that connects the colon to the anus..

For more info search the link: cancerhealthcenter dot com/condition/colon-cancer-%28colorectal-cancer%29/c/5504

Answer 6

Yes and no. Colo- means the colon whereas rectal means the rectum. Colon cancer is just of the colon whereas colo-rectal cancer is of the colon and the rectum

Answer 7

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Answer 8

cancer in the intestines

Answer 9

Cancer of the bowel