What do you know about colorectal cancer?

This videoclip is a good wake up call…..”if you’re 50 years or older….get screened.. Screening saves life”.

Colorectal cancer is a term given to cancers of the colon and rectum. It is now one of the most common form of cancers.In 1990 alone, approximately 782,900 new cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed. This makes colorectal cancer the second leading cancer killer. Incidence among men is higher than in women of about 19.4 and 15.3 per 100,000, respectively. Colorectal cancer is most frequent in Western Countries like North America, Australia, New Zealand and parts of Europe.
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Colorectal cancer is common among elderly people aging 50 years or older, people whose diet is high in protein and saturated fats and low in fibers, and people whose intake of alcohol is also high.
If you belong to this high risk group, get screened through colonoscopy. Studies revealed that most malignant tumors of the colon and rectum have developed from benign polyps. Once malignant, it can invade and damage adjacent tissues and organs. Cancer cells can metastasis to other parts of the body, mostly in liver and lungs forming new tumors. If a malignant polyp is found at an early stage, your doctor can perform effective treatment like the use of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. For more information about colon cancer visit Medicinenet.com.

4 Responses to “What do you know about colorectal cancer?”

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-Pichie
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