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Colon cancer includes the mutation of cells in the large bowel as well as in the rectum, and it is detecte… More
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon). According to the American Cancer Society, colon can… More
Colon cancer can be caused by a family history of colon problems, a poor diet and obesity, but these are u… More
The colon, also known as the large intestine, is an important portion of the human digestive system. The c… More
Colon cancer refers to the presence of cancerous cells or tumors located in the colon, also known as the l… More
Preventing colon cancer requires getting regular screenings, eating a healthy, fiber-rich diet and avoidin… More
The stages of colon cancer range from stage one, where there are no lymph nodes involved, all the way up t… More
According to the Mayo Clinic, about 112,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer annually. This disease … More
Growths and tumors in the body are almost always assumed to be cancerous; however growths within the large… More
Colon detoxification is a health craze that has yet to be confirmed as an effective treatment by medical s… More
Natural colon cleansing foods, such as romaine lettuce, have plenty of roughage, vitamins and minerals, so… More
The human colon, also called the large intestine, is the lower portion of the digestive system. The colon … More
All across the globe people are drawn to junk foods that are fatty and laden with sodium and chemicals whi… More
Vegetables that are good for cleansing the colon include any kind of raw vegetable because they are high i… More
Colon cancer can affect the body by causing anemia, tiredness, black or tarry stool and blood in the rectu… More
Summary: Colon cancer can be caused by a family history of colon problems, a poor diet and obesity, but these are usually contributing factors. Understand the nature of colon cancer with helpful information from an oncology specialist and assistant professor of medicine in this free video on cancer.
Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardtis a leading expert on colonoscopy at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Mass.read more
"It's fairly uncommon to have colorectal diagnosed on someone under 50 but it's certainly a possible in the people who are younger often have a family history but not always. But the mean in ages somewhere in their 60s and 70s. There are multiple causes for colorectal cancer that have been found over the years. One of the primary causes relates to family history. So, patients who have a first degree relative or multiple first degree relative have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer over their lifetime. There is certain diseases that increase your risk of developing colon cancer. One in particular or one category in particular in the inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, relatively increases ones risk of colorectal cancer. And then there are things that are more modifiable that can increase your risk, that can relate your risk of colorectal cancer. Those include obesity, increases ones risk of developing colorectal cancer, physical activity decreases ones risk, certain dietary things like high, diets high in red meat will increase ones risk of colorectal cancer. There are certain agents that help prevent colon cancer like a daily Aspirin use, post menopausal hormones, decrease ones risk of colorectal cancer. They have other risk that have led them to be less popular these day but they actually do also decrease risk of colorectal cancer. Vitamin D, some people have higher levels of vitamin D have a lower risk of colorectal cancer."
eHow Article: Causes of Colon Cancer
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