Colon Cancer Symptoms

The two points (as well as the rectum ) is part of the large intestine ( colon ) .  The colon is a muscular tube that is about five feet long.  It absorbs water and nutrients from food passing through. Rectum, within six inches of the digestive tract , stool used storage , which then leaves the body through the anus .  The colon is divided into four sections: the ascending colon , transverse colon , descending colon and sigmoid colon. Most colorectal cancers arise in the sigmoid colon - the part just above the rectum.  They usually begin in the innermost layer and can grow through a portion or all of the layers of tissue that make up the colon and rectum .  However, cancer can develop in any part of the colon.  The extent to which a cancer penetrates through the various layers of colon tissue determines the stage of the disease. What is colon cancer ? Cancers of the colon and rectum are the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer in men and the second most common cancer after breast and lung cancer in women third .  Most colorectal kinds grow slowly over a period of several years, often beginning as small benign growths called polyps .  Removing these polyps before they become malignant , is an effective way to prevent colorectal cancer.  If ( cells lining the colon) epithelial cells become cancerous and begin to grow and replicate abnormally and uncontrollably , the body can not organize these cells for normal operation and the cells form a mass called a tumor .  Malignant tumors in the colon can eventually penetrate through the colon and spread to other parts of the body , crowding and destroy normal cells. Everyone is potentially at risk of developing colon cancer at some point in their lives.  Although colon cancer occurs mainly in mature, can also occur in young men and also women. Some risk factors include a personal history of colon polyps or rectum, a personal or family cancer of the colon or rectum history, and certain diseases , such as chronic ulcerative colitis (CC) and Cohn's disease .  The diet appears to be a factor in the development of colon cancer . Symptoms of colon cancer Attention: There are signs or symptoms that should make you believe that you have a cancer warning .  These include: Obstruction As the colon cancer grows, especially if you are in the transverse colon or descending colon and sigmoid colon , can cause clogging , which leads to a buildup of pressure. This can cause pain and swelling in the abdomen .  In the most extreme cases, the obstruction may also be nausea and vomiting. Bleeding As tumors grow , they may be traumatized by the fecal stream , causing them to bleed. Blood is often hidden in the feces and is not readily visible .  In some cases , bleeding may be visible in the stool or rectal bleeding cases .  Anemia In some cases , such as bleeding from the tumor, anemia caused by iron deficiency occur.  Once tumor pain enters the colon wall and starts to invade adjacent tissue , which can cause pain , and also other symptoms . For example , if the cancer has spread to the bladder can cause urinary tract problems .  Wasting Syndrome In some cases , the colon can cause loss of appetite , weight and strength . While the warning signs above can occur even in people without colon cancer, if someone does not have these symptoms, appropriate diagnostic procedures should be recommended to remove colon cancer . Colon cancer usually develops slowly over several years .  Once the cancer has reached the colon , which can enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system grow and spread very quickly.  As the cancer grows , often spreads to the liver and lungs . It may also spread to the bones , particularly the pelvis. Depending on the location of the tumor , may also extend to the clavicle . The American Cancer Society recommends screening for colon cancer in people without symptoms at age 50 . The review should include an annual rectal exam (DARE ) and a stool test blot occult (SOHO ) . Sigmoid , endoscopic flexible sigmoid preferably should take place every three to five years.  For those who have a first degree relative (parent , sibling or child) who has had 55 children colon cancer , screening should begin at age 40 . Facts - Colon cancer is the second leading cancer death in the U.S. More than 50% of all new cases of colon cancer involves metastases at diagnosis, approximately 102,900 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year .  Approximately 48,100 Americans die from colon cancer this year. 80-90000000 Americans are at risk of developing colon cancer if not detected and treated colon cancer in early stage , the survival rate is high. Screening The American Cancer Society and the American College of Gastroenterologist recommends screening for colon cancer in people without symptoms from 50 years. The research method is recommended colonoscopy (repeated every ten years if no polyps or tumors are found and the person has no risk factors) . The recommended solution is to consider an annual digital rectal examination (DARE ) and a stool test blot occult (SOHO ) . Sigmoid , endoscopic flexible sigmoid preferably should take place every three to five years. Screening is recommended from 40 years to anyone with a first degree relative (parent , sibling or child) who has had 55 children colon cancer . Medical Malpractice and colon cancer , the incidence of medical malpractice related to the diagnosis of colon cancer is alarming. It is the second most common type of cancer in the United States , resulting in an estimated 48,100 deaths this year . However , many men and women have delayed his doctors diagnosed cancer in the hands of these men and women who rely on their well-being fail to perform appropriate screening tests , not being able to correctly interpret the test results, and do not take necessary measures, when symptoms of cancer are reported. When this happens , the doctor was negligent. And the tragic result of this neglect is often the loss of options and / or loss of chance of survival processing . My firm is dedicated to explain how medical malpractice in the context of a failure by a doctor for early diagnosis of colon cancer arises to describe what is involved in seeking a claim for medical malpractice, and provide a convenient and free for those who believe they have been the victim of medical malpractice lawyer consultation. Why you can have a trial According to a report by the Institute of Medicine, medical errors are responsible for at least 44,000 deaths annually in the United States and perhaps 98,000 annually .  Some of the most common forms of medical malpractice or negligence by doctors in the diagnosis and / or treatment of colon cancer :  If a routine rectal examination (DARE ) are performed ; Failing to identify a cancerous mass in the rectum or lower colon during a routine rectal examination , failing to perform a sigmoid or colonoscopy, the lack of requirements for appropriate diagnostic tests ( such as colonoscopy ) to detect colon cancer when a patient has symptoms that can be caused by colon cancer , misinterpret the results of the biopsy , the lack of response to the results of the biopsy, not being able to recommend options appropriate treatment and not follow up with the patient.  The above are only examples and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of acts of negligence.  If you suspect that your doctor failed to detect and / or treat your colon properly, you should immediately contact a competent lawyer