Colon Cancer

One form of the colon cancer is Adenocarcinoma. This usually stems from the epithelium lining the large intestine. The function of the colon aka the large bowel is to absorb water from the stool and patients of adenocarcinoma colon cancer usually report excessively hard stool.

Although adenocarcinoma colon cancer is not uncommon, it is rarely found in young adults. The greater your age the higher the chances of your suffering from adenocarcinoma  cancer and especially women aged over 50 years are supposed to be at the greatest risk from adenocarcinoma. Although adenocarcinoma colon is found all over the world, it is primarily found in places of low fiber diet which make America, Europe and Australia soft targets.

Adenocarcinoma colon cancer is usually found in people who have some heredity of adenomatous polyposis or even non-polyposis colorectal cancer especially if the family history is from first-degree relatives. Hereditary factors can be to an extent that adenocarcinoma colon may be found in persons as young as teenagers. Certain types of polyps have a potential for malignancy. People having a high fat yet low fiber diet especially with a high intake of red meat are the ones that are most likely to suffer from adenocarcinoma. Even obesity is a cause of adenocarcinoma colon.

Adenocarcinoma colon cancer is known to spread after invading the wall of the bowel. On crossing the muscular layer of the bowel’s wall the tumor enters the lymphatic vessels and thereafter spreads to local as well as regional lymph nodes. Sometimes the tumor can also spread through the bloodstream to the liver and even other organs of the body including the lungs, bones and even the brain. In case a lot of the tumor has passed the bowel’s wall then they float about the abdomen as small amounts of fluid and can seed the bowel’s covering. Adenocarcinoma colon is known to produce small nodules within the abdomen to irritate tissues to cause the production of huge quantities of ascites. If adenocarcinoma colon is detected at a young stage then the prognosis can be really good as at early stages treatment via surgery is really easy and predictable. However once the muscular wall has been breached by the tumor, only three fifths of the total patients are able to survive another five years!

The treatment of choice for early adenocarcinoma colon cancer is surgery. For tumors that are still proceeding to reach the muscular layer within the bowel wall, this will be curative in more than 90% of cases. Colon cancer surgery is usually carried out to remove the primary tumor for all cancers except those that have spread to distant organs.



By: David T Smith

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Colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and one of the most life- threatening too. To detect the cancer at an early stage will increase the probability of treatment and for this we need to be aware of the symptoms of colon cancer. They are:



Constipation: in normal cases the problem is caused when our diet is not proper but in this case the stool may be obstructed by tumors in the rectum. The stool may be easy in moving at first and will be slushy but as it ears the end of the colon, it will solidify and even a small obstruction can make it difficult to exit.

Thin stool: when thin stool comes out from the body we can assume that some things are squeezing the stool on its way. These may be tumors.

Bloody stool or hematochezia: tumors bleed and sometimes may appear in the stool. If the tumor is located in the beginning of the colon then the blood will be dry and may go unnoticed but if the tumor is at the end of the colon, then the blood may come fresh.

Stomach cramps: this means that the tumor has perforated through the bowel walls. In extreme cases, the tumor doesn’t allow even the gas to pass through or blood to flow through the colon. This causes cramps in the abdomen.

Weight loss: the person may begin to suddenly lose weight without any explanation. It may be caused by a tumor which is releasing chemicals which is increasing the metabolism.

Nausea and vomiting: the person may also experience headache and nausea and vomiting also requiring colon cleansing product.

Feeling of incomplete discharge: even after the person had passed stool, he/she can feel that it’s not over yet. The body senses the tumor in the colon and feels the need to remove it and therefore this happens.

Gas and bloating: this is an important symptom of colon cancer and happens when the tumor is blocking the way even for the gas to pass by. The air is blocked with the trapped stool and the person feels gassy.

Bleeding hemorrhoids: this is another symptom of colon cancer.





Diarrhea for several days and iron deficiency are also common symptoms.



It is very important that the person consult a doctor immediately if he/she notices the same symptoms in the body for colon cleanse. Although the symptoms are rare in the earlier stages, one must regularly go for screening and especially if the person is above 50 years of age. The person must not take it lightly and restore to the holistic treatments of cleansing the colon. The best advice is to go to the doctor immediately.



By: Hirosh

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Colorectal cancer is a major health concern and public health problem in

most of the Western countries despite widespread use of screening technique

to detect early stages of this disease. In the United States alone more than

148,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year. Over 55,000

deaths occur in the United States due to colorectal cancer. Colon cancer is

a very common disease and it is the third most common type of cancer in both

sexes. In men it ranks third after prostate and lung cancer and in women

after lung and breast cancer. Colorectal cancer ranks second after lung

cancer in terms of number of deaths from cancer.

Majority of colorectal cancers (72%) start in the colon and smaller fraction

(28%) arises in the rectum. The lifetime risk of being diagnosed with

colorectal cancer in the United States is 5.9% for men and 5.5% for women.

There are several known risk factors for colorectal cancer. Being a male

poses higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to being female. Increasing

age is associated with an increase in the risk of colorectal cancer.

Incidence of colorectal cancer is higher among African Americans compared to

Caucasians. Risk of developing colorectal cancer is much higher for people

living in the industrialized nations compared to less industrialized

nations.

Diet, rich in fat and cholesterol, is linked to higher risk of developing

colorectal cancer. Lack of proper exercise, presence of inflammatory bowel

disease, some types of polyps and history of family members with diagnosis

of colorectal cancer have been associated with higher risk of development of

colorectal cancer.

Early stages of colorectal cancer may not cause any symptoms. Some people

might experience vague symptoms like mild abdominal pain, flatulence or

diarrhea. Occasionally there might be microscopic bleeding and the diagnosis

of colorectal cancer would be suspected because of presence of anemia from

chronic bleeding. Some people might develop frank bleeding or symptoms of

bowel obstruction.

Screening for colorectal cancer can detect the disease at an early stage. A

rectal examination and examination of the stool specimen for the presence of

microscopic quantity of blood are very common screening tools. Sigmoidocopy

and colonoscopy are more invasive investigations, which can detect and

remove some polyps that might be precursors of cancer. Less invasive

techniques like barium enema, virtual colonoscopy using a CT scan machine

are also often used in screening and diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Adults

having an average risk of colorectal cancer should start colorectal cancer

screening beginning at age 50.

Treatment of colorectal cancer depends upon the stage of the disease. Early

stages of colorectal cancers are treated with surgery alone, later stages of

colorectal cancer are treated with surgery followed by chemotherapy with or

without radiation treatment. Rectal cancers are more often treated with

radiation therapy compared to colon cancer. Advanced stages of colorectal

cancer, where the disease has spread to other organs, are usually treated

with chemotherapy alone. There are several new chemotherapeutic agents and

biological drugs available for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Treatment

of colorectal cancer has undergone marked changes in the last 10 years. The

newer drugs are showing much improved efficacy and prolonging life

expectancy in patients with advanced stage colorectal cancer.



By: Sean

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u know that the food we eat can contain organisms that can hamper the colon’s ability to eliminate waste from our bodies? By having a clean colon you can ensure the proper absorption of vitamins, and make the passage of bowel movements easy.

When your body is unable to clean out the colon, the waste that remains can build up over time. This poses a lot of health problems for you, as waste can produce toxins that cause inflammation in various parts of your body.

Consuming lots of fiber and water is a safe and effective way to clean the colon. Raw vegetables and fruits are your best sources of dietary fiber. Other sources include whole grains and other plant sources.

The fiber found in natural ingredients, like psyllium husks and whole grains, work by absorbing toxins and waste matter found in the colon. With the help of water, the fiber that absorbs the toxic build-up travels down the colon and out of the rectum in what we know as a bowel movement.

Fibers ability to clean the colon makes it an essential dietary requirement.

The harmful substances clogged in your colon can come from medicines, the water you drink and the food you eat - even the air you breathe. When your colon is clogged, these harmful substances can re-enter your blood stream and cause various health problems to your body.

Migraine attacks, recurring skin allergies and constant body pains and aches can be attributed to an unclean colon as toxic elements found in your bloodstream could be the main culprit of most cases of inflammation. Many people who undergo colon cleansing programs say that they feel ‘light and well’ after the event.

More and more people have lost their lives to colon cancer in recent times. A dysfunctional colon has bee identified with this type of cancer. In the hopes of finding a cure or preventive medicine for colon cancer, experiments on the effects of dietary fiber were conducted on laboratory animals.

The results were encouraging as researchers observed a correlation between high fiber intake and lower incidents of cancerous cells. While the studies mention how more experiments are needed to pinpoint the real reason why fiber can reduce or prevent cancer cells from forming, what is clear is that as fiber intake increases, the rate of colon cancer decreases.

Scientists surmise that fiber’s ability to absorb carcinogens, bile acids and other toxins could be the reason why cancer is less likely observed in laboratory subjects that consume large quantities of dietary fiber.

This makes perfect sense even from a layman’s point of view as a clean colon means the absence of toxins that could possibly cause cancer and other diseases.

By: Janelle Elizabeth

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Metastatic colon cancer is one of the leading causes of death from cancers and tumors in the USA and unfortunately the survival rate for those diagnosed with it is below 10%.

If you have been diagnosed with a metastatic colon cancer then your life will change, but you should always remember that there is chance that you’ll be cured and try to fight the illness as much as you can.

Colon cancer occurs when a tumor appears in the colon or in the rectum. The colon and the rectum together form the large intestine. First, only a tumor appears either in the colon or in the rectum, but if it is not treated then the tumor will spread, and in time it will affect other organs, such as the liver and the lungs, causing tumors to appear in them too. This is the final phase of colon cancer, when it has spread too much and there are too many cancerous cells in the body. It is also called stage IV colon cancer or metastatic colon cancer.

When doctors discover colon cancer they usually immediately recommend surgery to remove the part of the large intestine where the tumor has grown. After the surgery several tests are performed to see if the cancer has spread. If the result is positive and the cancerous cells are discovered in other distant places of the body then you will receive the stage IV colon cancer diagnosis.

You still have several treatment options after the metastatic colon cancer diagnose. What the best treatment for you is will be determined by several clinical trials. The treatment is very influenced by how far has the metastatic colon cancer has spread.

If it has only spread to a single organ different from the large intestine then the treatment has higher chances of success because it can be directed to that single site. The most common place where metastatic colon cancer spreads is the liver, and sometimes the lungs.

The problem is that at most patients colon cancer has spread to many other locations, and the treatment can not be directed to a single site.

The best treatment option in this situation is chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is done by injecting, directly in the blood, certain substances that have the ability of killing cancer cells. Chemotherapy has severe side effects like loss of hair, fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, and many more. The survival rate for chemotherapy-treated patients is not too high, but it increases each year and new techniques are continuously researched and developed.

We can only hope that the future will bring good news for those with metastatic colon cancer, and also remember that some manage to survive it and you could be among them.

For more resource on different colon cancer subjects please click this link http://www.colon-cancer-center.com. You can also find valuable information about metastatic colon cancer or even about colon cancer treatment



By: Groshan Fabiola

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Colorectal cancer is one of the top cancers that kill throughout the world. It is the number two deadliest cancer in America. Most people are uncomfortable talking about colon and digestive issues because they were taught at a young age to not talk about their bodily functions. Some people don’t even look at their stools before they flush. But our colon health can tell us a lot about our overall health. And if our colon isn’t healthy, the rest of our body will eventually become unhealthy, too. Colon cleansing can help.

Your colon becomes contaminated with toxins when fecal matter gets stuck to the walls and in the pockets of the lower intestine. This fecal matter ferments and becomes a breeding ground for unhealthy bacteria. This can cause bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. In turn, your digestive system gets even more out of whack. The more toxic bacteria in your colon, the more toxins leach back into your bloodstream. These toxins can cause many different health problems. Following are twenty health problems that can be prevented or reduced in severity by colon cleansing regularly:

1. Age spots

2. Bad breath (halitosis)

3. Bloating

4. Candida

5. Constipation

6. Diarrhea

7. Diverticulitis

8. Diverticulosis

9. Dull skin tone

10. Eczema

11. Fatigue

12. Gas

13. Inability to lose weight or weight gain

14. Indigestion

15. Intestinal organism infection

16. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

17. Joint pain or stiffness

18. Lower back pain

19. Muscle aches

20. Poor digestion

Colon cleansing breaks down hardened fecal matter so it can pass and also purges many intestinal parasites. A colon cleanse can be done by having a colonic, also called colon hydrotherapy. This is a procedure that should only be done by a licensed hydrotherapist and is not appropriate for people with some preexisting colon conditions.

Other colon cleanses involve fasting and herbal and probiotic supplements or a very restricted diet plus the supplements. These colon cleansing plans usually last for less than a week. Then you start reintroducing foods into your diet, but you keep eating colon-friendly foods.

These colon-friendly foods will help keep your colon cleansed naturally and will keep you at a lower risk for colorectal cancer:

* Fibrous fruits like pears, apples, figs and blueberries

* Fibrous veggies like turnip greens, peas and brussels sprouts

* Fiber plus protein found in most all beans

* Whole grains and whole grain foods like flaxseed and oatmeal

* Yogurt which contains live, colon-friendly, bacteria

These foods should be eaten rarely to maintain a healthy colon:

- Red meats and animal fat

- All dairy except yogurt

- Refined sugars

- Most all fast foods or other heavily processed or preserved foods

If you are like most of us eating a typical American diet, fast food almost qualifies as a staple of our diet and, for the most part, fast food includes all of the bad foods for our colon in a single meal. The other meals we eat aren’t exactly greens and beans.

To jumpstart a healthy colon, a colon cleanse may be a good idea for you. Pick a colon cleansing system with help from your doctor and alternative healthcare provider. A colon cleanse will improve your health physically and mentally. Not only will you be healthier but you will actually feel the positive effects of a colon cleansing.



By: Daniel Millions

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The number one risk for colon cancer is age. Colon cancer has also become one of the most curable forms of cancer through improved screening and diagnostic techniques. If colon cancer is caught in its earliest stage, the rate of cure could be as high as ninety percent. Since colon cancer is also one of the most common forms of cancer, early diagnosis can save many lives. Good diet and exercise play a big part in preventing colon cancer as well as most other illnesses. With proper diet and exercise, colon cancer could prove to be the most preventable cancer.

Researchers are looking at the effects of curcumin (found in turmeric, a spice used in curries), resveratrol (found in red wine), ginger, and the Mediterranean diet on the development and growth of colon cancer. Many have found ginger to be particularly soothing to the digestive system, in both crystallized form and as ginger tea.

Meanwhile, we know that a diet rich in fibrous fruits and vegetables, whole grains, yogurt, and probiotic supplements help keep your colon cleansed naturally by allowing you to have regular, healthy bowel movements. Ideally, you should have a bowel movement after every meal. If you are eating a good diet and are still having irregular bowel movements after a month, you might consider having a colon cleansing procedure, like colon hydrotherapy, also called a colonic, or using herbs and fasts or a very restricted diet for a colon cleanse.

Consult your doctor before pursuing any type of colon cleanse. Some people with preexisting colon problems may not be a good candidate for a colonic, but may benefit from a colon-friendly diet. Also, some herbs affect the absorption rate of pharmaceutical medicines, so consult your pharmacist or doctor if you take prescription drugs regularly.

Keeping a healthy colon means avoiding red meat, animal fat, refined sugar and starches as much as possible. Remember, if you are eating healthy and exercising, an occasional cheeseburger isn’t going to completely disrupt your digestive system. But a continuing diet of cheeseburgers will eventually cause your colon to store toxins longer than it is meant to store waste. When these toxins build up, they leach back into your body and start causing other health problems.

By keep your colon cleansed with a healthy diet, you can keep colon cancer at bay. If you feel you need further colon cleansing to jumpstart a healthy colon, try to follow a colon-friendly diet as often as possible. This will keep you from having to go through another colon cleansing. Your colon will remain naturally clean because you will be passing healthy stools.

Colon cancer screenings and diagnostics have improved detection, but the best thing you can do is to try to keep your colon healthy for as long as possible. Colon cleansing can help you keep your colon healthy and prolong your life. Not only will you physically be healthier you will feel the difference. Who doesn’t want to live a longer more active fulfilling life?



By: Daniel Millions

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You probably already know that lung cancer is the number one cancer killer. But do you know what type of cancer is number two? It’s colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer causes more than 650,000 deaths worldwide every year. You might find this hard to believe, but colon cancer actually starts from very tiny and humble beginnings. Small masses of cells called polyps begin to grow in your colon. By themselves, they represent no real danger. But over a period of five to 10 years, it’s possible for these polyps to become cancerous. So you can begin to see why colon health is so important.

Cancer is the result when the normal growth and division of cells in your body gets out of control. When you think about it, the cells are really quite miraculous. Your entire body is made up of cells, and they tend to grow, divide and generally take care of themselves without any conscious input from you. But sometimes things go awry. Instead of growing new cells as and when needed, cancerous growth continues when there is no need for new cells.

In your colon, this extra growth may initially take the form of small polyps. The mere existence of polyps in your colon does not mean that you have colon cancer. But there is a very good chance that over a period of years, one or more of these polyps could become cancerous. Because there are no symptoms at the beginning, the only way to detect polyps is with a test called a colonoscopy.

Colonoscopy uses a tiny camera on a flexible fiber-optic cable. After some sedation and some lubrication, the camera is inserted into your rectum and threaded up through your lower intestine. The colonoscopy operator and the doctor were able to view the inside of your intestine in real time and search for any abnormalities. The process sounds both embarrassing and painful, but colonoscopy is absolutely essential to maintain good colon health, especially if you are at risk for colorectal cancer. Age is the greatest risk factor. About 90% of all cases of colorectal cancer occur in people over the age of 50.

During the colonoscopy, if your doctor discovers any polyps in your colon, he may take a small sample to determine if they are cancerous. In some cases, your doctor may remove the entire polyp during the colonoscopy. There’s no cause for immediate alarm even if your doctor does discover polyps in your colon. There are actually several different kinds of polyps and not all of them are at risk for becoming cancerous. Adenomas are the polyps with the greatest risk for becoming cancerous and are often removed as soon as they are found. Once again, if you have a colonoscopy and your doctor discovers the presence of polyps, stay calm. Polyps in the colon, even adenomas, are actually quite common and are routinely found and removed in colonoscopies.

Can a regular colon detox prevent the formation of precancerous polyps? Although no definitive link is been established by clinical research, regular colon cleansing could help you avoid development of polyps. One of the risk factors for colorectal cancer is incomplete emptying of your colon. By paying more attention to colon health and performing a regular colon detox, it’s possible for you to be lower your risk of developing dangerous precancerous polyps.

Another risk factor for colorectal cancer is inactivity. When your lifestyle is characterized by lack of activity, waste actually stays in your colon longer. The slow movement and build up of waste in your colon could lead to negative colon health outcomes.

Low fiber, high fat diets have also been implicated in the development of polyps and subsequent growth of colon cancer. Changing your diet and lifestyle could lead to a dramatic improvement in your colon health. By filling your diet with fiber-rich foods and cutting back on fatty foods, you will be greatly lowering your risk for the development of colon cancer. As you start out on this new diet and lifestyle, you may wish to try a colon cleanse and complete colon detox. This will facilitate the emptying of your colon and accelerate your progress toward overall wellness.



By: Jim McDonald

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Surgical procedures Your surgeon removes the part of your colon that contains the cancer, along with a margin of normal tissue on either side of the cancer to help ensure that no cancer is left behind. Nearby lymph nodes are usually also removed and tested for cancer.

Your surgeon is often able to reconnect the healthy portions of your colon or rectum. But when that’s not possible, for instance if the cancer is at the outlet of your rectum, you may need to have a permanent or temporary colostomy.

This involves creating an opening in the wall of your abdomen from a portion of the remaining bowel for the elimination of body wastes into a special bag. Sometimes the colostomy is only temporary, allowing your colon or rectum time to heal after surgery.

In some cases, however, the colostomy may be permanent. In cases of rare, inherited syndromes such as familial adenomatous polyposis, or inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis, you may need removal of your entire colon and rectum as a prophylactic measure.Then, in a procedure known as ileal pouch-anal anastomosis, your surgeon will likely construct a pouch from the end of your small intestine that attaches directly to your anus. This allows you to expel waste normally, although you may have several watery bowel movements a day.

Side effects of colon cancer surgery may include short-term pain and tenderness, and temporary constipation or diarrhea. If you have a colostomy, you may develop an irritation on the skin around the opening (stoma). If your cancer is small, localized in a polyp and in a very early stage, your surgeon may be able to remove it completely during a colonoscopy. If the pathologist determines that the cancer in the polyp doesn’t involve the base — where the polyp is attached to the bowel wall — then there is a good chance that the cancer has been completely eliminated. Some larger polyps may be removed using laparoscopic surgery. In this procedure, your surgeon performs the operation through several tiny incisions in your abdominal wall, using small instruments with attached cameras that display your colon on a video monitor.

He or she may also take samples from the lymph nodes that drain the area where the cancer is located. Studies have found that people undergoing this procedure need less pain medication and leave the hospital a day earlier on average. Also, people who have this procedure don’t have higher rates of recurrence than those who choose the open surgery.

If your cancer is advanced or your health poor, only a small portion of your colon or rectum may be removed. This isn’t as effective as surgeries that remove more tissue, and doctors mainly do this to relieve blockages or bleeding. This is referred to as palliative surgery; it isn’t curative.

For greater resources on colon cancer or especially about colon cancer treatment please visit this link http://www.colon-cancer.evonet.ro



By: Sebastian Palmer

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In order to find colon cancer doctors have the option to perform one of several tests. The different tests include; colonoscopy, virtual colonoscopy, stool testing, barium enema, and sigmoidoscopy.  Your doctor will sit down with you and discuss each test and choose which one they feel is the right one to perform on you. To give you a little heads up and to help you better understand what you are getting yourself into we have provided a description of what each test can do for you and what it entails.

Colonoscopy - During a colonoscopy your doctor will insert a flexible tube called the colonoscope up into your anus.Your doctor will watch the progress of the camera on a video monitor as it makes its way through your rectum and into your colon. In case you were wondering this test is as unpleasant as it sounds. The good news is you will be sedated during the procedure. One great benefit of this test is that if the doctor finds any pre-cancerous polyps they can remove them.

Virtual Colonoscopy - This test allows doctors to look inside the colon and rectum without having to stick something inside of you. They use the virtual colonoscopy to look for cancer, polyps, and other abnormalities that could be lurking inside the colon or rectum. This test uses a computer program to create a 3D picture of the large intestine through the use of x-ray images.

Barium Enema - For this test the doctor will fill your colon with barium sulfate. As you hold the liquid inside of you they will take x-rays as you move in different directions. This provides them with many x-rays with a two-dimensional view of your rectum and colon.

Sigmoidoscopy - This test is similar to the colonoscopy. The difference is that it lets the doctors check the lower part of the colon.

Stool Testing - There are two different types of stool tests. There is the stool DNA test and the occult blood test.

- Stool DNA testing is most recent method that can easily be performed at your doctor’s office or at home. This test will look for traces of DNA material that is discarded by colorectal tumors or polyps.

- Fecal occult blood tests search for hidden blood in your stool through the use of a chemical reaction. This test can also be performed in a doctor’s office or at home. The most common fecal occult blood tests are EZ Detect and the Colon Health Check.



By: nlwest21

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