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...
Another common form of inherited colon cancer is Hereditary Non polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). This is also called asLynch syndrome. Patients with this syndrome are at a higher risk of developing colon and other cancers. They tend to develop these cancers before the age of 50-years-old....
000 Americans diagnosed with colon cancer this year. Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for adults under 50. The "Dawson's Creek" actor went public with his private cancer battle, telling People Magazine, "I have colorectal cancer… and have been taking steps...
It presents the other screening methods that can detect cancer or precancer in the colon and rectum offered in the U.S. such as flexible sigmoidoscopy, stool testing and virtual colonoscopy.EBSCO_AspHarvard Mens Health Watch
A barium enema is an x-ray of the colon. A tube is put into your anus, and a liquid called barium is put through the tube. Barium is used so that healthcare providers can see your colon better on the x-ray. Genomic sequencing tests may show which cells are causing cancer. This can...
Treatment of Colon Cancer Stage 0 Surgery to take out the cancer is all that is needed. Stage I If the polyp is removed completely, with no cancer cells in the edges no other treatment may be needed. If the cancer in the polyp was high grade or there were cancer cells at the edges ...
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...
Information from Your Family Doctor: Colon Cancer Screening: What You Should Know A colonoscopy (coh-lo-NOS-co-pee) is a test that checks the colon for cancer and other diseases. To do this, your doctor looks into your rectum and colon w... Anonymous - 《American Family Physician》 被引...
ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton shares new accessible screening processes for colon cancer.
Even if there is no history of colon cancer in your family and you are having abdominal symptoms or abnormal bowels I would not put off getting yourself checked. We had a friend who was having these symptoms for months before seeing a doctor. By the time he was first seen, he already ...