Ronald Reagan’s primary health concern in his latter years was Alzheimer’s Disease, but he was also a victim of colon cancer. More men than women succumb to it. The risk rises at 40 and peaks after 55.
You are in the danger zone if you
- eat a high-fat, low-fibre diet
- have a previous history of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease or ulcerative colitis)
- have a history of polyps in the colon or have colorectal (bowel, rectum, colon) cancer in the family
Ominous Clues :- Any prolonged changes in your normal bowel habits such as [click to continue…]
Cancer: what is it?
Cancer is often perceived as an incurable disease, without issue, though, thanks to early detection and treatment, many patients recover.
Tissues and organs are composed of millions of cells. In people with cancer, the body is attacked by cells that multiply in an exaggerated way and invade surrounding tissues. Sometimes, some of them can break off and migrate to other parts of the body Various factors, such as radiation, carcinogens in food, air and cigarette smoke, or genetic predisposition may affect the “mechanics” of these normal cells and prevent them from functioning smoothly. Sick, they will begin to proliferate without control. Normally, the immune system eliminates or prevents them from [click to continue…]