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Colon Cancer


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Colon cancer is cancer that occurs in the large intestine, the lower digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer that is found in a few inches at the end of the large intestine. Many cases of colon cancer begins with small size, lumps of cells called adenomatous polyps benign. These polyps usually cause colon cancer.


symptom
Colon cancer has symptoms include:

• Changes in bowel conditions, among others, diarrhea or constipation or a change in bowel routines are not as usual
• Bleeding in the rectum or there is blood in the stool
• Discomfort in the abdominal area, such as seizures, bloating or pain
• Feeling of incomplete when defecating
• Weak
• Loss of weight

Causes & Risk Factors
cause

It is not clear what causes colon cancer. But doctors believe that colon cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the colon unchanged. Normal cells grow and divide to keep the body functioning normally. But sometimes it becomes abnormal growth - the cells continue to divide even when the body does not need a new cell.
In the colon and rectum, excessive growth can cause pre-cancerous cells form in the digestive tract.

Pre-cancerous cell growth in colon
Colon cancer most often begins in the form of clumps of polyps in the large intestine. Polyps can be shaped like a mushroom. Polyps can not stand or hidden in the walls of the colon. Polyps of this kind are more difficult to detect. Removal of both types of polyps before they become cancerous earlier may help prevent colon cancer.

Congenital gene mutations that increase the risk of colon cancer
Congenital gene mutations that increase the risk of colon cancer can be passed down in the family, but this is only a small part of the cause of colon cancer. Some colon cancer syndrome include:
• Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). FAP is a rare disease causes thousands of polyps in the large intestine and rectum. People who have untreated FAP and increase the risk of colon cancer before age 40.
• Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). HNPCC, also called Lynch syndrome increases the risk of colon cancer and cancer lain.Orang with HNPCC tend to get colon cancer before age 50 years.

risk factors
Some factors that increase the risk of colon cancer include:
• Aged old
• Having a personal note with colon cancer or polyps
• Have an inflammation of the digestive tract
• genetic syndromes that may increase the risk of colon cancer, familial adenomatous polyposis such as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer and, also known as Lynch syndrome.
• Family history of colon cancer or polyps in the colon
• Eat foods low in fiber and high in fat
• Lifestyle passive
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Smoking
• Consuming alcohol
• Radiation therapy for cancer


prevention
To prevent basal cell carcinoma, you can take the following steps:
• Avoid sunlight during the day
• Use sun protection (eg Anthelios SX)
• Wear clothing that protects the body from the sun
• Be wary of drug skin more sensitive to sunlight. Ask your doctor about the side effects of the drugs you are using
• Perform regular medical examinations skin.
• Consumption enough vitamin D
• Fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer
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