Saturday, August 6, 2011

Colon Cancer - Introduction

By Phylicia Hettinger


When a tumor forms up inside a rectum or a colon then it can either be a gentle tumor or a nasty tumor. These are the two kinds of tumors that are known to occur inside the large intestine.

One difficulty encountered with beningh tumors is that they are hardly detected in the first place. When they are not found over a long time they gradually transform into malignant tumor thus making it difficult to cure. Nonetheless it is treatable. Although colon cancer is concentrated in the alimentary canal, yet, other vital organs like the liver and lungs are at risk of this disease. The tumors that accompany the disease can spread to these organs and stop them from functioning effectively. In most cases, additional tumors grow in these organs.

You have the chance of preventing cancer of the colon. Yes, you can do this by stopping of smoking. Tobacco is a health hazard that causes cancer in any part of the body. So, you can reduce the possibility of getting colon cancer if you stop or reduce your smoking habit.

When a colon cancer starts spreading all over, it can cause signs that may not trigger an alarm in a potential patient. These sings include, fatigue, stomach ache, blood in stool, vomiting and an alteration in bowel habits. However, when these symptoms persist a medical examination can help to reveal it.

When a patient undergoes a colon cancer surgery it is very important that the doctors carry out another medical examination to ascertain whether there are other cells that are still affected. This test is essential because it is the only means to check if there is any progression of the disease. Did you know that a colon cancer in the third stage can be treated? Patients have a fifty percent chance of surviving. However, the one other factor that contributes to a patient's chance of survival is early detection of the disease.




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