Learn Easily Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Colon Cancer

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2. Colonis known as large intestine and it a part of digestive system. As we know cancer is an uncontrolled growth of the cell into the body just like happening in colon cancer, uncontrolled growth of cells of the large intestine. Colon Cancer cells are damaged other healthy tissue or cells nearby the tumor.

3. Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and the second leading cause of deaths in men and women. Over 136,000 were diagnosed last year, and around 50,000 of these cases were fatal. For that University Cancer Centers in Houston creates campaign “March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month”, and many people often ask themselves the question, “How do I know if I have colon cancer?”

4. Causes of Colon Cancer • In most cases, it's not clear what causes colon cancer. Cancer specialist Knows that colon cancer occurs when healthy cells in the colon develop errors in their DNA • when a cell's DNA is damaged and becomes cancerous, cells continue to divide and these defected cells form a Tumor. Cancerous cells damaged nearby cells and travel another part of the body. • Inherited gene mutations that increase the risk of colon cancer • Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) • Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)

5. Risk Factor of Colon Cancer Old Age: Majority of people diagnosed colon cancer are older than 50. Colon cancer also occurs in younger people but much less. History: If you already had colon cancer then you have greater risk factor of colon cancer comparison to others. Its also causes for family history, if anyone have parents, sibling or child. Low Fibre, High fat diet: Researchers found High-fat, low-fiber diets increase the odds of developing Fusobacteriumnucleatum-positive colorectal cancer, and It can be causes a risk factor of colon cancer Diabetes: People with diabetes and insulin resistance may have an increased risk of colon cancer. Smoking & Alcohol:People who smoke and heavy use of alcohol may have an increased risk of colon cancer.

6. Symptoms of Colon Cancer • Cancer symptoms are quite varied and depend on where the cancer is located, where it has spread, and how big the tumor is. • Diarrhea or constipation • Changes in stool consistency • Narrow stools • Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool • Pain, cramps, or gas in the abdomen • Pain during bowel movements • Continual urges to defecate • Weakness or fatigue • Unexplained weight loss • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) • Iron deficiency (anemia)

7. Treatment of Colon Cancer Cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, the stage of the cancer age, health status, and additional personal characteristics. There is no single treatment for cancer, but the most common options for colon cancer are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Reduce the Colon Cancer risk factor with the help of Healthy Diet • Canned Tomatoes • Soda Pop • Farmed Salmon • Processed Meats • Microwave Popcorn • Refined Sugars • Highly processed white flours • Potato Chips • Hydrogenated oils • highly salted, pickled, or smoked • Artificial Sweeteners • Fat Free Diet

8. Side-effect of Colon Cancer The side effects of colon cancer treatment depend on the type of treatment and may be different for each person. Most often the side effects of colon cancer are temporary. Cancer specialist can suggest ways to help relieve symptoms that may occur during and after their colon cancer treatment. Side-effects of cancer are occurs during treatment or after treatment or we can say early reaction and late reactions. • Nausea and vomiting • Diarrhea • Fatigue • Peripheral neuropathy • Mucositis • Hand and Foot Syndrome • Blistering, peeling. • Loss of appetite • Liver damage • Kidney damage

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