You will need to see these video clips pertaining to Colon Cancer!
Colon Cancer
Colon cancer usually begins as a non-cancerous growth. If caught early enough, it can be safely removed with little to no complications. This video was gotten from www.healthcentral.com. Testing for this is usually done by colonoscopy. http www.socalgastroenterologist.com
Colon cancer symptoms and information
www.socalgastroenterologist.com Information about colon cancer as well as common symptoms. Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Colorectal cancer causes 655000 deaths worldwide per year.[1] Many colorectal cancers are thought to arise from adenomatous polyps in the colon. These mushroom-like growths are usually benign, but some may develop into cancer over time. The majority of the time, the diagnosis of localized colon cancer is through colonoscopy. Therapy is usually through surgery, which in many cases is followed by chemotherapy. Colon cancer often causes no symptoms until it has reached a relatively advanced stage. Thus, many organizations recommend periodic screening for the disease with fecal occult blood testing and colonoscopy. When symptoms do occur, they depend on the site of the lesion. Generally speaking, the nearer the lesion is to the anus, the more bowel symptoms there will be, such as: * Change in bowel habits o change in frequency (constipation and/or diarrhea), o change in the quality of stools o change in consistency of stools * Bloody stools or rectal bleeding * Stools with mucus * Tarry stools (melena) (more likely related to upper gastrointestinal eg stomach or duodenal disease) * Feeling of incomplete defecation (tenesmus) (usually associated with …
Colon Cancer
Colon cancer usually begins as a non-cancerous growth. If caught early enough, it can be safely removed with little to no complications. Screening is done by colonoscopy, video here: youtube.com www.socalgastroenterologist.com
Colon Cancer Awareness
As many of you know, I lost my husband Jay to colon cancer ten years ago. Since then, colon cancer awareness and prevention has been a cause near to my heart. I’ve had lots of help through the years from some recognizable faces who have loaned their talent for Public Service Announcements about the disease. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and this video will hopefully serve as a reminder to all of you–go get screened! Thanks for watching.
