Colorectal cancer Medical treatment
The type of treatment depends on the stage of development of cancer. The type of treatment depends on the stage of development of cancer. More cancer is detected early in its evolution, the better the results. More cancer is detected early in its evolution, the better the results.
Surgery
Surgery is the main treatment. Surgery is the main treatment. It aims to remove the affected portion of the colon or rectum, and some healthy tissue around the tumor. It aims to remove the affected portion of the colon or rectum, and some healthy tissue around the tumor. If the tumor is at an early stage, it is sometimes possible to simply remove polyps during a colonoscopy. If the tumor is at an early stage, it is sometimes possible to simply remove polyps during a colonoscopy.
If the cancer has reached the rectum and a large portion of tissue had to be removed, it has a colostomy. If the cancer has reached the rectum and a large portion of tissue had to be removed, it has a colostomy. This is to create an artificial anus through a new opening in the abdomen. This is to create an artificial anus through a new opening in the abdomen. Feces are then evacuated in a pocket adhesive located outside the body. Feces are then evacuated in a pocket adhesive located outside the body. [click to continue…]
Screening mea
sures Screening measures
Colorectal cancer screening can reduce 15% to 33% mortality due to this type of cancer among people aged 50 and over 5. Colorectal cancer screening can reduce 15% to 33% mortality due to this type of cancer among people aged 50 and over 5. Here’s what the medical authorities recommend. Here’s what the medical authorities recommend.
* People affected: men and women aged over 50 years. Persons concerned: men and women aged over 50 years.
* Guaiac test: search for occult blood in the stool. Guaiac test: search for occult blood in the stool.
* Frequency: every year or every two years. Frequency: every year or every two years.
* When this test is positive, other medical examinations are offered. When this test is positive, other medical examinations are offered. The probe flexible sigmoidoscopy allows the doctor to observe the wall of the rectum and sigmoid colon (see diagram). The probe flexible sigmoidoscopy allows the doctor to observe the wall of the rectum and sigmoid colon (see diagram). Colonoscopy allows an examination of the rectum and all sections of the colon. Colonoscopy allows an examination of the rectum and all sections of the colon. These tests are performed under analgesic medication. These tests are performed under analgesic medication. [click to continue…]
Colorectal cancer ranks third in the most common cancers in the world, especially among men than among women. A man of 14 and 16 women are likely to have colorectal cancer in their lifetime.
As its name suggests, this type of cancer develops in the colon or rectum, the last part of the large intestine.
Colorectal cancer is much more common in industrialized countries. Lifestyle, especially diet, play a role in its onset. This explains, for example, that the Japanese, little affected by colorectal cancer in Japan, becoming as much as their fellow Americans a few years after having emigrated to the United States and adopted their diet.
Some people can contract due to a hereditary predisposition. But in 75% of cases, no such predisposition is present.
Colorectal cancer takes several years to form, as the majority of cancers. He usually does from polyps in the lining of the large intestine. The polyps are small fleshy growths. There are several kinds. Most often they are mild. However, we know that some may become cancerous. It takes on average 10 years for a polyp to form a cancerous tumor. [click to continue…]
Symptoms of colorectal cancer 
Colorectal cancer is usually unnoticed in its early stages of growth. The following symptoms may indicate cancer colorectal.
* Changes in fecal habits alternating between constipation and diarrhea.
* Blood in the stool.
* A permanent discomfort in the stomach: cramps, gas or pain.
* The feeling that the bowel does not empty completely or having constant desire to defecate.
* A large fatigue.
* An unexplained weight loss.
Note. The presence of blood in the stool may be another explanation, such as hemorrhoids or anal fissure. In addition, some foods can color the stool. This is the case of beets and red licorice.
People at risk
* Age. The disease mainly affects people over 50 years (90% of cases). [click to continue…]
