then the entire colon may need to be removed. Most colon cancer surgery will not result in a colostomy (piece of colon is diverted and opens through portion of the abdominal
A colon cancer diagnosis can be an anxiety-provoking experience, but there are a few basic things you can do to help manage the process: Have someone come with you to the doctor.It is important to bring a close friend or family member, not only to support you, but also to help you ...
It is important to mention that other types of cancer such as lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system and affects the immune system), carcinoid tumors, melanoma (the most severe form of skin cancer), and sarcomas ( a tumor that affects connective tissues) can affect colon too. That being ...
Their colon cancer support group gathers about once a month to share stories, such as the one about the doctor who said you just need a laxative, the one about the oncologist who said there’s nothing we can do for you but give you chemotherapy the rest of your life, the one ...
Colon cancer is the most common type of gastrointestinal cancer. It is a multifactorial disease process, with etiology encompassing genetic factors, environmental exposures (including diet), and inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract. Surgery currently is the definitive treatment modality.[1] The...
Colon Cancer Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Lynch Syndrome within the healthcare sector. It provides education, resources, and support for individuals and families affected by Lynch Syndrome, as well as funding research aimed at finding a cure for the disease. The organization primar...
The colon is the principal part of the large intestine. Its main function is to absorb water and electrolytes from food that remains undigested. Once that is accomplished, any remaining substances then pass through the colon as waste.Colon canceris one of the most common forms of cancer world...
National Cancer Institute Booklets Introduction Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men, after skin, prostate, and lung cancer. It is also the fourth most common cancer in women, after skin...
Colon cancer is a malignancy that begins in the large intestine and may be adenocarcinoma or other types. Reviewed by a board-certified oncologist.
Irinotecan-based regimens are effective in palliative therapy for advanced colorectal cancer. However, for unknown reasons, none of the 3 major phase III trials (Cancer and Leukemia Group B 89803 or CALGB89803, Pan-European Trials in Alimentary Tract Cancers 3 or PETACC-3, and Adjuvant Colorectal...