CANCER | CANCER TREATMENT | CANCER PREVENTION

COLON CANCER: EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!

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Colon cancer also known as colorectal cancer is one of the common cancers. Colorectal cancer is often detected at an early stage and the treatment at this stage can cure the disease. There are also steps you can take to reduce the risk of colon cancer.

What is intestine?

Intestine is the longest organ in the digestive system. It has two parts:
• The small intestine, where food is absorbed; and
• the large intestine where water and salt absorbed
There are two parts of the large intestine which are the colon and rectum.

Alimentary Tract

What is Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer is a cancerous tumor that usually starts in the lining of the large intestine. It can grow old there, before spreading to other parts of the body. Therefore, early detection of cancer has a big opportunity for it to
be cured. Chances of survival were 90%, if the disease is detected at the early stage.

How many people suffered from Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer which affects men and the third most common in women in Malaysia.

Who is at risk of Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer can occur at any age, but the risk is higher if you are fifty years old and above.

The risk of getting colon cancer you get higher if you:
• have a family history of colon cancer.
• never had inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's colitis ulcers or colitis) more than eight years.

If you have the above factors, talk to your doctor about the risk of colon cancer.

The Symptoms of Colon Cancer

Not all colon cancer showed signs or symptoms but you should see your doctor if you experience any of the following:
• Out of blood or blood from the anus after defecation;
• Significant changes in bowel habits: for example, more frequent remove large water or liquid stool, frequent constipation and / or feel more often to pass larger than normal;
• feeling satisfied after a bowel movement;
• abdominal pain;
• weight loss without apparent reason; and
• feelings of tiredness, weakness or shortness of breath for no reason.

Symptoms may be due to iron deficiency anemia. This type of anemia can be caused by colon cancer. Individuals who are forty years are on the need to observe warning signs of colon cancer. If you have one of the signs of colon cancer above, please see a doctor who will refer you to run several time of tests. If the test results show the presence of colon cancer, early treatment can save your life.

Screening Tests for Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer screening tests involve testing of individuals who do not have signs of bowel cancer. Screening using the Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) or stool occult blood test is recommended for healthy individuals aged fifty years onwards.

Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)

FOBT is a simple test to identify early signs of colon cancer. This involves taking a sample of stool or feces by using the test kit. Samples taken at home and finally sent to a laboratory for analysis. FOBT will determine if there is blood in the feces (blood cannot be seen with the naked eye). Blood in the stool can be caused by polyps (growths on the inside of the intestine that can turn into cancer) or caused by a bleeding colon cancer. If there is blood in the stool, more tests should be done to identify the source of the bleeding.

Remember that colon cancer has a high chance (90%) to be healed if detected early. Polyps detected by FOBT can be removed before they turn into cancer.

Where can I get FOBT?

Men and women over the age of fifty years should see a doctor to undergo FOBT every two years.

Reducing the risk of Colon Cancer

You can help reduce the risk of colon cancer by:
• eating nutritious foods, including consuming more vegetables and fruits and reduce your intake of animal fat.
• maintain a healthy weight.
• regular exercise.
• non-smoking.
• reduce the drinking of alcohol.

By adhering to the guidance given does not mean you will miss out
colon cancer, but it can reduce your risk and also provide many
other health benefits.

CANCER PREVENTION

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Most people do not realize that cancer can be prevented in many cases. Learn what causes cancer and what risk factors is the first step in the prevention of cancer. Many risk factors for cancer can be prevented, so reducing the possibility of cancer. Of course, some risks such as cancer genetics can not be avoided.

Smoking is the most significant cancer risk factor that we can reduce. This is not only responsible for lung cancer, but many other types of cancer. One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to quit smoking or never start. As soon as you stop, and never too late, your body reap the benefits of a tobacco-free.

CANCER TREATMENT

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There are four standard methods for cancer treatment: operation, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy / biological therapy. When initially diagnosed with cancer, cancer specialists (called onkolog) will provide patients with the cancer treatment options. It will recommend the best treatment plan based on the type of cancer, how far it has spread, and other important factors such as age and general health.

In the end, it is that patients make treatment decisions in accordance with the recommendations of doctors, second opinion may be, and other information gathered from professionals who qualify.

CANCER SYMPTOM

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Symptoms of cancer vary based on type of cancer. Cancer expand the advanced stage, common symptoms can include weight loss, fever, and fatigue. Is not very specific symptoms that may be more related to other diseases that are less serious than cancer.

HOW DOES CANCER SPREAD TO OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY?

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Cells in malignant tumors have the ability to attack networks and neighboring organs, so spread the disease. This also allows for the cancer cells to liberate themselves from the tumor site and enter the blood stream, spreading other organs. Dissemination process is called metastasis.

When the cancer metastasis and has been affecting other areas of the body, this disease is still referring to the organ began. For example, if cervical cancer spreads to the lungs, is still referred to as cervical cancer, not lung cancer.

Although the majority of cancers grow and spread in this way - through an organ - blood cancers such as leukemia is not. They affect the blood and organs that make up blood and then invade nearby network.

HOW DOES CANCER DEVELOP?

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Organs in our body consist of cells. Tues divide and multiply as the body needs them. When these cells continue to multiply when the body does not require them, the result is a mass or growth, also called tumors.

This growth is benign or malignant is considered good. Considered non-benign and malignant cancer is cancer. Rare benign tumor that threatens life and not spread to other parts of the body. They often can be eliminated.
Malignant tumor, however, often attack the network and organs nearby, spreading disease.

WHAT IS MEANING OF CANCER?

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Cancer is a term that encompasses a complex group of more than 100 types of cancer. Cancer can affect almost every organ in the human body. Many people were surprised when know that cancer can affect parts of the body such as eyes and heart.

Each type of cancer with its own unique causes, symptoms, and treatment. As with all groups of diseases, some cancers more common than others.