Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer includes cancerous growth in the colon, rectum and appendix. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps become colon cancers.
Symptoms of Colon cancer:
Causes of Colon Cancer: Age: The biggest risk factor is age. Colon cancer is rare in those under 40 years. The rate of colorectal cancer detection begins to increase after age 40. Most colorectal cancer is diagnosed in those over 60 years.
History of cancer: Individuals who have previously been diagnosed and treated for colon cancer are at risk for developing colon cancer in the future. Women who have had cancer of the ovary, uterus, or breast are at higher risk of developing colorectal cancer. Heredity: Family history of colon cancer, especially in a close relative before the age of 55 or multiple relatives. Chronic ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease Alcohol
Test and Diagnosis:
Treatment: Surgery: Surgeon removes the part of your colon that contains the cancer, along with a margin of normal tissue on either side of the cancer to help ensure that no cancer is left behind. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be used to destroy cancer cells after surgery, to control tumor growth or to relieve symptoms of colon cancer. Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy uses powerful energy sources, such as X-rays, to kill any cancer cells that might remain after surgery, to shrink large tumors before an operation