What Are Colon Polyps?
You’ve probably heard it on the news or read it in the paper. Getting a colonoscopy is important. Maybe you are young and you think you shouldn’t concern yourself with something like that. It only affects old people, right? Wrong. Cancer of the colon can affect men and women of any age. This is especially true if your family has a history of colon cancer or cancer in general. Learning about colon polyps could very well save your life. Read the rest of this entry »
The Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know
A colonoscopy is the examination of the large bowel. This is an outpatient procedure that is performed for various reasons, including checking for polyps, which can turn into cancerous tumors. Doctors will often order a colonoscopy when trying to find the source of a particular problem. A few of these problems are anemia, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, and a change in stool or bowel habits. While the previous health problems may be minor, a colonoscopy can also be used to diagnose and treat various diseases including colon cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
Healthy Foods for the Colon
Maintaining a healthy colon is one of the most important aspects of living a long and healthy life but this part of daily life is more often than not overlooked by thousands of Americans each year. It is estimated that there will be over 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer in the United States come the year 2010 and over 50,000 people will succumb after a battle with colorectal cancer in the country in 2009. Having a healthy colon can help to maintain a healthy weight, provide you with more energy, will eliminate toxins from the body and will flatten the stomach of the person with the healthy colon. Read the rest of this entry »
Constipation and the Colon
The colon is one of the most overlooked areas of the human body because it is not exactly one of the most glamorous topics of discussion on a daily basis. The colon however is vitally important to the health of people all across the globe. If the colon is not healthy then a person can suffer from a variety of different problems including but not limited to constipation, colon cancer, and diarrhea. Now, sometimes, constipation and diarrhea are directed correlated with colon cancer. A change in one’s bowel movement is a sign of colon cancer but it could also be the sign of constipation. Constipation can happen to anyone, especially if they are not eating the correct things each day. On the other hand, constipation could be happening as a result of the colon being blocked by a cancerous tumor. If a person cannot rid themselves of constipation after a week or so they should consult their physician to rule out any serious medical condition such as colorectal cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
Colon Cancer Screening
The colon is an integral part of our digestive systems. It is also known as the large intestine. The colon’s main operation is removing water from food our body has not digested. Then, it stores this food so it can be removed from the body at a later time through bowel movements. Unfortunately, colon cancer is a common occurrence and people must be aware of this so they can protect themselves. Read the rest of this entry »
Preventing Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is a devastating disease that kills over 650,000 people each year across the globe, making it the third highest form of cancer and third leading cause of cancer related deaths. Colon cancer occurs when tumors or other growths are found in the colon, rectum, and appendix areas of the body in both men and women. Colon cancer is discovered through the use of a colonoscopy and is treated through surgery and chemotherapy. The symptoms of colon cancer include constipation, diarrhea, bleeding, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, abdominal pain and much more. There has been a new study released that claims taking aspirin on a regular basis can help those at a high risk of developing colon cancer avoid it altogether. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Survive Stage IV Colon Cancer
Stage IV Colon Cancer is diagnosed when the disease has spread to other parts of the body, even after surgical removal of the original cancer. It can spread to many areas of the body including the lungs, bones, liver, lymph nodes or other areas. It is often believed that patients with Stage IV colon cancer have little to no shot of being cured. However, it is possible for these patients to be treated depending on where the cancer has been spread. Read the rest of this entry »
Diseases that can Harm the Colon
There are many diseases that affect the colon. One is Colitis. Colitis is a disease that is directly correlated to inflammation of the colon. Colitis is placed under the category of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Common symptoms include abdominal pain and bloating along with dehydration, diarrhea, and increased intestinal gas. Colitis is caused from a range of things including past radiation to the large bowel, lack of blood flow, acute infections or other inflammatory disorders. It can even come from different foods that are eaten on a daily basis, like soft drinks, spicy foods, and complex carbohydrates. Read the rest of this entry »
Colon Cleansing
Colon cleansing is the process of cleansing the colon to help prevent colon-related problems and diseases such as colon cancer, which kills over 655,000 people annually across the globe. Colon cleansing became popular in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s but it fell out of favor. Recently the process of colon cleansing has risen again with the use of teas, enzymes, and colon irrigation. Colon cleansing products can be taken orally or taken through the rectum, it all depends on the preference of the patient looking to cleanse their colon. Colon cleansing products can be found on the Internet, in supermarkets, in health food stores and in pharmacies. Products that can be purchased include enemas, laxatives, strong herbal teas, enzymes, powders and antiparasite capsules. Read the rest of this entry »
Avastin to Treat Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the third common form of cancer across the globe as if kills over 655,000 people annually, 55,000 of them in the United States alone with 120,000 new cases occurring in the country each year. Colon cancer can develop from benign tumors in the rectum, appendix, or colon. Colon cancer screening should begin at the age of 50 and it includes colonoscopies, virtual colonoscopies, fecal occult blood testing and many other options. Colon cancer is treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and medications. One of those medications used to treat colon cancer is named Avastin. A study found that combining the use of Avastin with regular chemotherapy treatments can result in the shrinking or disappearance of liver metastases in 78 percent of patients that have advanced colon cancer. A third of those patients with previously inoperable liver metastases then became eligible for a potentially lifesaving surgery after using Avastin with chemotherapy. Read the rest of this entry »
