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…]
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…]