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Colorectal and Colon Cancer
Cancer that begins in the colon or large intestine is called colon cancer. Cancer that begins in the rectum is called rectal cancer. Cancer that starts in either of these organs may also be called colorectal cancer.
648 Questions
Do doctors recommend colon cleansing?
I'm assuming you're referring to regular colon cleansing, which is often called colon irrigation or colon hydrotherapy. The practice is classified as a type of alternative medicine, and is generally frowned upon by practitioners of conventional medicine.
As far as I'm aware, the only evidence-based indication for regular colon irrigation is in chronic constipation, where it can be used to treat fecal impaction.
What should you do if you have had a colonoscopy and are now markedly distended?
Relax, A colonoscopy requires air to be pumped into the bowel, inflating the organ so the camera at the end of the scope can image properly. That air can take from an hour to a few days to be expelled. If you have not been given specific instruction on how to reduce the discomfort then an over the counter simethicone product like GasX will help.
Ask your pharmacist for more information.
Is a 3MM rectal sessile polyp large or small?
3 mm is considered diminutive, ie small. Something that is 1 cm (ie 10 mm) or more is large.
Dietary fiber seems to inhibit the development of colon cancer by?
Promoting movement of intestinal contents.
Mega colon is When fecal mater is backed up inside the colon (Large intestine) and comes out as large , hard stools.
It is spelled Chemotherapy. It is a treatment of drugs which are designed to fight cancer.
yes candles cause cancer. the wicks are produced from a toxic-carcinogenic substance called frotactaline, to bond the fibers and make them burn well. no candle is meant to be burned in any indoor/inclosed area and realease up to 18x as much toxic/carcinogenic chemicals as a cigar, plus many more in the same area. scented candles are worse because the binding agent to make the aroma solids into smell-able vapors with the heat, realeasing small silicone crystal shards into the air causing harm much like volcanic ash.
Is it normal to like a colonoscopy?
First, doctors order sedation prior to the test, so people do not fully remember the discomfort. Second, most people try to avoid having a colonoscopy.
Why is a colonoscopy run through?
A colonoscopy is done to determine intestinal diseases. It helps to explore a possible rectal bleeding, chronic constipation, abdominal pain, and colon cancer.
Can a hospital refuse treatment if you have colon cancer with no money?
Yes but only if you are in america......Otherwise if you are in Australia they cant refuse due to Australia's public health system!!
What is non-malignant sigmoid polyp?
A non-malignant sigmoid polyp is a noncancerous but abnormal cell that is present in the sigmoid colon (near rectum). Polyps are abnormal cells in the colon and some of them have the tendency to turn in to cancer with the passage of time. It is highly recommended to remove the non-malignant polyps.
Is the large intestine also known as the colon true or false?
The colon is part of the large intestine along with the cecum and the rectum.
Sections of the colon show colonic mucosa with intact crypt architecture what does this mean?
It means parts of the colon look normal.
What types of cancer can mold cause?
Mold can cause a wide variety of diseases. Mold can contribute to lung cancer if you have been living with it for a long time.
A sigmoidoscopy of the colon and biopsy of the area about 7 inches from the end of the anus have tested positive for cancerous cell growth.
A surgeon will remove the cancerous section of the bowel and other treatments for stopping any new growth will be considered.
What does the term neo terminal ileum refer to in a colonoscopy results report?
neo terminal ileum refers to the 'new' terminal ileum, i.e the 'new' last part of the small bowel.
It would be referred to as neo or new because the original terminal ileum has previously been removed.
If you haven't had the last part of your small bowel removed you would just have a terminal ileum.
If you have had the last part of your small bowel removed, you will have a neo terminal ileum.
What frequency should you have colonoscopy with a family history of colon cancer?
If you have a family history of colon cancer, you should have a colonoscopy once a year, but based on your own health and your specific family history, consult your doctor.
Could colonoscopy again in 3 months to remove polops mean cancer?
The only way to know for sure if the prolops are cancerus they have to take tests. You really should talk to your urologist about your fears.
What questions should you ask before accepting a diagnosis of chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is not a diagnosis. Chemotherapy is a treatment
