Colon cancer certainly affects the person who has been diagnosed but it also affects their loved ones as well. They are not the ones who have been diagnosed with cancer but they care a lot about them. They want to be strong and very supportive but sometimes may not know exactly what to do. Some […]
People experience many different emotions, fears, anxieties, and moods after dealing with cancer treatments. Not only is it important to take care of yourself physically but emotional health is extremely important too. All people deal with cancer with various coping methods. While some will attempt to act strong, almost invincible, in an attempt to protect […]
In regards to colon cancer, Duke’s Classification is a system that is used to categorize the severity of colon cancer. Modified in the late 70’s, this system is broken down into four categories. Stage 1 is the earliest and most treatable to stage 4 which is the most advanced stage and likely terminal.
Duke’s Classification displays […]
From the early seventies until present, colon cancer has been on the incline. Colon cancer causes more cancer related deaths and follows only lung cancer. If diagnosed early on, the typical approach to curing this disease is surgery, which is very successful, if caught early. Otherwise, about half of the people with later stages of […]
A colonoscopy is a procedure that is probably the most advanced way to identify and detect colon cancer. Not only is it very effective but it gives the doctors all of the information that they will need for your diagnosis and prompt care.
Photos of colonoscopy
The day prior to the procedure, the patient will have to […]
Once it has been determined that you have colon cancer and all of the appropriate testing has been done to determine how far the cancer has spread, the doctor will advise you as to what stage your cancer has spread to ranging from 0-IV. That number will affect how your doctor decides to treat your […]
Most people are not fully aware of the colon cancer treatments available. If you are diagnosed with colon cancer the doctor will conduct several tests to determine the level or what they call stage that it has developed to. Of course, as with any cancer, the sooner it is detected the easier it will be […]
You may be interested to know what are the colon cancer symptoms. Colon cancer also known as colorectal cancer usually begins in the large intestine or in the rectum. There are a few other types of colon cancer but they are extremely rare. The intestines are broken up into different layers of tissue and symptoms […]
Colon cancer can be fatal and destructive to your health. Early detection can put a stop to its devastation and save your life. Over time, research has revealed that there are certain risk factors which could increase the possibility of getting colon cancer. Some of the factors are genetic while others can be due to […]
Welcome to this medical blog about “Colon Cancer Prevention and Treatment”.
Within this blog, you will learn more about what colon cancer is, and how it can affect you and your family, as well as the symptoms, tests, treatment methods and alternative medicine to treat it. You will also find out how to prevent colon cancer […]
