Presentation
The condition is associated with the development of hamartomatous polyps (few to numerous) that can be present throughout the gastrointestinal tract. [stanfordhealthcare.org]
The ultimate judgment regarding the propriety of any specific procedure must be made by the physician in light of all the circumstances presented by the individual patient. [fascrs.org]
If symptoms are present, they may include: rectal bleeding, change in bowel habits that lasts more than a few days, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, or unexplained fatigue or weight loss. [standuptocancer.org]
Fiber is the insoluble, nondigestible part of plant material present in fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain breads and cereals. [medicinenet.com]
Here are video presentations from the 2017 and 2018 Forums. The colon is a part of the bowel, or intestines. The large intestine, which is the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract, consists of the colon and the rectum. [bccancer.bc.ca]
Gastrointestinal
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Overeating
Get Screened It's estimated in 2018 in the US there will be over 140,000 cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed, and over 50,000 deaths from colorectal cancer. Women and men at average risk for colon cancer need to begin screening at age 50. [standuptocancer.org]
Everyone over 50 should get screened. Tests include colonoscopy and tests for blood in the stool. Treatments for colorectal cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination. Surgery can usually cure it when it is found early. [medlineplus.gov]
Stories A new treatment strategy for prostate cancer Read more Great progress has been made Some cancers, such as thyroid and testicular, have survival rates of over 90%. [cancer.ca]
Stool DNA testing The Cologuard test is available in the U.S. for in-home sample collection for adults over 50 at average risk for colon cancer. [medicinenet.com]
In view of the large number of patients seen with gastrointestinal disease and its leading role in this field over many years, the Digestive Diseases Committee conducts numerous programmes of clinical and translational research. [gustaveroussy.fr]
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Abdominal Pain
If symptoms are present, they may include: rectal bleeding, change in bowel habits that lasts more than a few days, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, or unexplained fatigue or weight loss. [standuptocancer.org]
Mayo Clinic's approach to rectal cancer care Symptoms Common symptoms include: A change in your bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or more-frequent bowel movements Dark or red blood in stool Mucus in stool Narrow stool Abdominal pain Painful [mayoclinic.org]
A change in your bowel habits: bowel obstruction stool size change constipation diarrhea Blood in the stool, either apparent (visible) or occult (hidden) Lower abdominal pain or pelvic pain If the tumour has spread, it may result in enlargement of the [bccancer.bc.ca]
They include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, change in bowel habits, narrow stools, diarrhea or constipation, red or dark blood in stool, weight loss, abdominal pain, cramps, or bloating. [medicinenet.com]
pain or cramping bloating or a feeling of being full a diagnosis of anemia weakness and fatigue unintended weight loss nausea or vomiting Many of these symptoms can also be caused by noncancer conditions such as hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, [cityofhope.org]
Treatment
Determining the stage of your cancer will affect your treatment plan. [winshipcancer.emory.edu]
It is important to remember that your doctor will prescribe the best treatment for you as an individual, or the person you care for. Therefore, the treatment you receive, may be different to that described in some of the links below. [wecan.org.au]
There are several different options for adjuvant chemotherapy for the treatment of colon cancer. The treatments involve a combination of chemotherapy drugs given orally or into the veins. The treatments typically are given for a total of six months. [medicinenet.com]
Follow-up after Treatment Guidelines for follow-up after treatment for colon cancers are covered on our website. Guidelines for follow-up after treatment for rectal cancers are co vered on our website. [bccancer.bc.ca]
Genetic screening also helps our treatment teams make the most accurate diagnosis and develop a clearly defined treatment path. [cityofhope.org]
Prognosis
Colon cancers found under these circumstances tend to be small and not to have spread and have a better long-term prognosis. [medicinenet.com]
In general a lower number in each category means a better prognosis. The stage of the cancer is used to plan the treatment. [bccancer.bc.ca]
Epidemiology
Colorectal cancer is considered one of the clearest markers of epidemiological and nutritional transition, with incidence rates of this cancer – together with other cancers linked to Western lifestyles – increasing as previous high rates of infection-related [wcrf.org]
Prevention
CAN IT BE PREVENTED? YES! Polyp-related colorectal cancer can be prevented. The disease develops from benign polyps (mushroom-like growths on the lining of the colon and rectum). [fascrs.org]
Statistics BC Canada Can I help to prevent it? Research shows that about 50% of colorectal cancers can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle. [bccancer.bc.ca]
Is it possible to prevent colon cancer? The most effective prevention for colorectal cancer is early detection and removal of precancerous colorectal polyps before they turn cancerous. [medicinenet.com]
2205-4855 (PDF) 1039-3307 (Print) ISBN: 978-1-76054-429-4 Cat. no: CAN 117 Pages: 198 Findings from this report: In 2009–2013, 5-year relative survival was 51% for digestive-tract cancers A large proportion of the digestive-tract cancer burden was preventable [aihw.gov.au]
Colon cancer is beatable in 90% of cases when detected early, and with appropriate screening, often entirely preventable (screening can find precancerous polyps so that they can be removed before turning into cancer). [standuptocancer.org]