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Colon cancer

By: Risper | 2011-06-08 | Cancer
Cancer is one of the most threatening health conditions in the world. In the last few decades, case of patients who are diagnosed with cancer has been on the rise, which is attributed to changing lifestyle patterns that increases exposure to cancerous materials. Apart from rising case of cancer, it has been noted that new forms of cancers have been recorded. Colon cancer is one type of cancers that cause more than 655,000 deaths in the world every year. read more

Early Symptoms of Lung Cancer

By: Charlene Nuble | 2010-09-11 | Cancer
Lung cancer takes time to produce chronic and severe symptoms. Therefore, it is important that one knows the different early symptoms of lung cancer in order to recognize the disease early and prompt treatment can be given. read more

Colon Health Check: How to Detect Colon Cancer Early?

By: David Gomes | 2012-11-20 | Health & Fitness
Nearly half the people who need potentially lifesaving checks for the nation's No. 2 cancer killer — colorectal cancer. The health departments suggests that these people and those who wanted to stay physically fit must take the colon health check every day — the early makes the difference. read more

Symptoms, Causes and Treatment for Colon Cancer

By: brucebud | 2010-12-22 | Health & Fitness
The human colon is a muscular, tube-shaped organ measuring about 4 feet long read more

Symptoms And Different Stages Of Colon Cancer

By: Dr. Alina | 2010-12-30 | Colon Cancer
The symptoms of colon cancer are easily identifiable. Read on to find out information about the symptoms and different stages of colon cancer. read more

Colon Cancer Symptom | Colon Cancer Symptom with Some Important Recommendations for Treatment

By: john daniel | 2010-10-09 | Alternative Medicine
Colon cancer, is one of the most common type of cancer, it is the growth of malignant cells in the colon or rectum. Tumors in the colon are slow – growing, but may eventually become large enough to obstruct the digestive tract. The cancer may spread to the liver lymph nodes or other parts of the body, and symptoms may not appear until the cancer is quite advanced. However, if detected and treated early, the outlook is optimistic. read more

Staging Colon Cancer

By: Kyle Greatbatch | 2006-07-22 | Colon Cancer
When a doctor wants to evaluate the progress of colon cancer of one of his patients he or she uses a method called Staging. This method is about finding out to what extent the tumor (colon cancer) has spread to the other regions of the patients body. Once the doctors figured out in what stage the colon cancer is, they will develop the best course of action or treatment. read more

Colon Cancer Treatment Options

By: George Edmondson | 2010-04-02 | Colon Cancer
There are various forms of treatment available for colon cancer with high success rates. The earlier cancer is detected, the higher the survival rates are. read more

Symptoms of cancer- detect early and attend to them early

By: Ashish pandey | 2011-07-06 | Cancer
It is good to be aware of the general symptoms of cancer even if you are not suffering from the disease. These cancer symptoms are good to be aware of in order to fight the disease at early stages. read more

Colon Cancer Polyps

By: Aleshia R Osso | 2010-03-27 | Colon Cancer
Often, colon cancer begins as a small cluster of cells known as "colon polyps." While benign at first, some of these polyps may become cancerous over time. Doctors routinely perform a colonoscopy... read more

Risks of Colon Cancer

By: John Glasburg | 2010-03-27 | Colon Cancer
Everyone can have colon cancer, fifty year old people and older are more vulnerable. Why? As people age, the cells don't repair damages as well as younger people, and genetic mutations within the colon tissue may cause cells to have excessive growth activity. read more

Colon Cancer - Prevention Tips

By: Suzanne Maria Jose | 2010-03-27 | Colon Cancer
Most individuals develop colon cancer rather slowly, over several years. The first stage of development occurs when a mass of tissues, tumors or polyps (a cluster of benign tumors) grow within the colon walls. read more

Colon Cancer Tests

By: John Glasburg | 2010-03-27 | Colon Cancer
These laboratory kits cost about $10 and they are the most common colon cancer screening tests, although their effectiveness is being questioned. This test involves taking samples from two different parts of your stool, for three days, and spreading the samples on the testing paper. read more

Treatment For Colon Cancer

By: Halbert | 2013-05-17 | Health & Fitness
Colon cancer, often referred to as bowel cancer, is a common form of cancer that starts as polyps and results in a cancerous growth. read more

Noninvasive Test for Colon Cancer Shows Promise in Early Trial

By: alam.md | 2010-10-29 | Science
Stool-based screen beats current versions, but results must be replicated in larger trials. The search for a highly accurate, noninvasive alternative to invasive screens such as colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy is a "Holy Grail" of colon cancer research. A fecal occult blood test can cost as little as $23 while a colonoscopy can total $700. read more