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Colon Cancer

Facts about Colon Cancer..!!!

 

The colon and the rectum are the portions of the digestion tube that extends from the mouth to the anus. Food enters the mouth where it’s chewed and then swallowed. It then travels through the esophagus and into the stomach. The food is then made into smaller particles after which enters the small intestine where the digestion of food and absorption of the vitamins contained in the food occurs. The food that is not digested and absorbed enters the big gut called the colon and finally the rectum.

 

The remaining undigested food, dead cells from the lining of the intestines, and large numbers of bacteria remains inside the colon, chances of malignancy become high with some facts in this particular area.

 

Here are a few reasons for the occurrence of Colon Cancer that you ought to know:

 

1.A malignant tumor might spring up from the inner wall of the colon or rectum.

2.A polyp might occur expanding the cause.

3.Colon polyps may additionally not have any early signs or symptoms.

4.Diagnosis is done by sigmoidoscopy or via colonoscopy with biopsy for confirmation.

5.Surgery is a common clinical remedy for colorectal cancers.

6.A family history of colon cancers, colon polyps, and long-remaining ulcerative colitis can be a reason.

7.Chemotherapy can extend existence and enhance high-quality of existence.

 

Disclaimer*

This is a general guidance tip! Each and every person’s condition might be different, It would be wise to consult your physician before you put any into practice.

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Uploaded on November 30, 2017