What Is Colon Cancer?

Colon cancer is also classified as large bowel cancer or colorectal cancer, which one can infer has something to deal with the rectum.  In this sense, it involves the development of cancerous tissue abnormality in the colon, thereby affecting the rectum and the appendix.  These tissue abnormalities are more commonly known as adenoma polyps which frequent the inner walls of the colon and are similar in shape to that of mushrooms.  As these polyps are seen as simple in the beginning, their development into malignant abnormalities is what is regarded as  For this reason, colonoscopy are encouraged so that there can be an early detection of these polyps and can be removed before they cause more serious problems.  Importantly, researchers have found that a lot of the cancers of the colon found their origin in polyps which were left to develop untreated over time • Ulcerative colitis Most people have heard that colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the Western world.  But most people don't have a good understanding of what it is or what causes it to occur.  Many times in life, we learn so many complex things that the simple things we ought to remember from health class in high school seem like nothing more than a mystery to us. The problem is that quite often in our busy lives, we don't recognize symptoms and problems when they start to occur.  Colon cancer is a good case in point.  Simply put, the colon is the part of the digestive system that stores waste material to be excreted later through the anus via the rectum.  Hence, specific diagnostic exams are conducted to determine presence of colon cancer such as GI series and Colonoscopy.  The confirmatory test for cancer is biopsy. This procedure is done by taking sample tissues from the colon during colonoscopy and studying them through a microscope.  Then, another series of diagnostic exams including chest x-ray, ultrasonically of the whole abdomen or CAT scan of the lungs and abdomen are performed to verify spread of colon cancer cells to other organs in the body.  Carcinogen  antigen (CENA), a cancer marker can also be used to determine cancer metastasis through blood test.  The most dangerous thing about this disease is the fact that it causes damage to one's tissues and organs, the building blocks of the body. In this way, the liver and lungs may also be affected, halting the important digestive system and making it hard for the individual to breathe efficiently.  This metastasis late stage process is the final sign that there is no coming back from treatment and that unfortunately, the result would be death. • genetic or hereditary origin;  In general, there are treatments for colorectal cancer, but they are merely intended to relieve the signs and palliative symptoms.  Regrettably, cancer remains incurable. A person can live for months or years after the diagnosis of cancer, but is always at risk of premature death, even in the presence of a palliative treatment.  Like all other types of cancer, having colon cancer is a sobering diagnosis.  However, awareness of the disease is what makes people more alert about health issues.  • low-fiber diet (low vegetable and fruit consumption • body weakness or fatigue; and • High dietary fat intake;  • sudden weight loss  • Shortness of breath| • abdominal pain, bloating or cramps .