മലാശയ കാൻസർ ഈ അപായ ലക്ഷണങ്ങൾ ഒരിക്കലും അവഗണിക്കരുത് | Colon Cancer | Arogyam

മലാശയ കാൻസർ ഈ അപായ ലക്ഷണങ്ങൾ ഒരിക്കലും അവഗണിക്കരുത് | Colon Cancer | Arogyam Dr. Muhammed Shafi Specialist in Oncology, Aster MIMS Kottakkal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). The colon is the final part of the digestive tract. Colon cancer typically affects older adults, though it can happen at any age. Where does colon cancer start at? Almost all colon cancers start in the lining of the colon and rectum. When doctors talk about colorectal cancer, this is usually what they are talking about. There is no single cause of colon cancer. Nearly all colon cancers begin as noncancerous (benign) polyps, which slowly develop into cancer. What are 3 causes of colon cancer? The exact cause of colorectal cancer is not known, but certain risk factors are strongly linked to the disease, including diet, tobacco smoking and heavy alcohol use. Also, people with certain hereditary cancer syndromes or a family history of colorectal cancer have a high risk of developing the disease. Can colon cancer can be cured? Cancer of the colon is a highly treatable and often curable disease when localized to the bowel. Surgery is the primary form of treatment and results in cure in approximately 50% of the patients. What are usually the first symptoms of colon? Diarrhea, constipation, or feeling that the bowel does not empty completely. General abdominal discomfort, such as frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness and/or cramps. Constant feeling of fatigue or tiredness. What are the symptoms of stage 1 colon cancer? A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool. Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool. Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain. A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely. How do I know if I had colon cancer? Colorectal cancer symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating and fatigue are common and non-specific enough that they could be caused by any number of conditions. But if you experience one or more of the following “alarm symptoms,” consider it a red flag and contact your doctor immediately. How is colon cancer removed? A colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon. Nearby lymph nodes are also removed. If only part of the colon is removed, it's called a hemicolectomy, partial colectomy, or segmental resection. The surgeon takes out the part of the colon with the cancer and a small segment of normal colon on either side. Is colon cancer a painful death? One of the most feared symptoms of death is pain. If your loved one is dying from colon cancer, they most likely have diffuse ​metastases . That means their cancer has spread from the colon to other organs and lymph nodes. Metastatic cancer often causes pain in the location where cancer has spread. Is colon cancer curable at Stage 3? Colon cancer is still curable at stage 3. The standard treatment for this stage is surgery followed by chemotherapy. Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, can affect any part of the stomach. In most of the world, stomach cancers form in the main part of ... Is cancer of the stomach curable? How stomach cancer is treated. Many cases of stomach cancer can't be completely cured, but it's still possible to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life using chemotherapy and in some cases radiotherapy and surgery. If operable, surgery can cure stomach cancer as long as all of the cancerous tissue can be removed ..