While genetic factors only play a small role in colon cancer, there are other factors that largely contribute to the development of carcinoma of the colon. What are these other factors that influence colon cancer? SAD factors:It is sad to know that SAD factors are responsible for the developme...
We spoke with LaPook, who is also a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, to get answers to some common colon cancer-related questions. Q: What's driving the rise in cases? LaPook:"We don't really know. There are a lot of suspects, but the actual villain isn't clear. Is it th...
The National Institute of Cancer (NIC) in the US defines colon cancer as “cancer that forms in the tissues of the colon (the longest part of the large intestine)”. NIC states that most colon cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that begin in cells that make and release mucus and other f...
4 methods of screening for colon cancer without colonoscopy 1. DNA testing in feces 2. CT Colonoscopy 3. CEA blood test 4. Blood test in feces
Keku TO, Millikan RC, Martin C, Rahkra-Burris TK, Sandler RS. Family history of colon cancer: what does it mean and how is it useful? Am J Prev Med 2003;24(2):170-6.Keku TO, Millikan RC, Martin C, Rahkra-Burris TK, Sandler RS. Family history of colon cancer: what does it...
Colon Cancer is the third top most common deaths in the world. It occurs when uncontrolled cell growth happens in the cells of the colon. The root cause of this is mainly from too much toxins that it builds up polyps in the inner walls of the intestine t
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There has been a shift in treating UC in recent years to focus more on this, the idea being that healing your colon helps you stay in remission longer and could also help protect you from colorectal cancer. How will I know if I come out of remission? Your symptoms will return. This ...
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What do I need to know about colorectal cancer?Colorectal cancer starts in the large intestine (colon) or rectum. The cancer may begin as a small polyp (lump of tissue) that grows inside your intestine.What increases my risk for colorectal cancer?