a malignant (cancerous) tumor arising from the inner wall of the large intestine. Although the exact causes of colon cancer are not known, it appears that both hereditary and environmental factors, like what we eat, play a role in its development. The early stages of cancer may have no symptoms. Therefore, regular screening is important.
cancer in the inner lining of the colon, or the part of the large intestine that serves to remove water from digested food and let the remaining material, or stool, move through it to leave the body. Most, if not all, of these cancers develop from growths in the colon called polyps. Removal of these precancerous can prevent colon cancer.
Our Question about grilled meat consumption"...They form during grilling, broiling, or even searing meat in a very hot frying pan - when the very high temperatures break down the amino acid creatinine..."
Recommendation Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption"...For years, dietary fiber has been promoted by nutrition researchers and practitioners for colon cancer prevention..."
Recommendation Increased Fish Consumption"Study subjects who ate two or more servings of fish weekly had a much lower risk for esophageal, stomach, colon, rectum, and pancreatic cancers than those who avoided fish..."
(KO-lun) Cancer that develops in the tissues of the colon.
Recommendation Milk/Dairy Products"A long-term high consumption of milk, but not calcium, vitamin D or fermented milk, was associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer in a study of 9,959 men and women aged 15 years or older without history of cancer at baseline who were followed for 24..." Recommendation Multiple Vitamin Supplement"...Breaking down the various nutrients, it is thought that perhaps it was the increased calcium and vitamin D intake from supplements that was responsible for the reduced risk [Cancer Causes Control 14 (2003): p..."
Recommendation Vitamin Folic Acid"Long-term use of a multivitamin containing 400mcg of folic acid, found mostly in leafy green vegetables, beans and nuts, may reduce the risk of colon cancer in women by as much as 75%..."
a malignant tumor of the colon; early symptom is bloody stools
a killer and about the only way to prevent it from killing you early in life is to detect it in the beginning stages in order to treat it
A cancer that affects the colon.
A malignancy that arises from the inner lining of the colon . Most, if not all, of these cancers develop from colonic polyps . Removal of these precancerous polyps can prevent colon cancer. See the entire definition of Colon cancer
begins when the cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control and take over healthy cells. How can I prevent colon cancer
Recommendation Arabinogalactans"...It has been shown to increase the production of short-chain fatty acids, principally butyrate and proprionate..."
Cancer of the large intestine. It is highly treatable and often curable when it is localized and diagnosed in the early stages. When it has spread through the bowel wall to lymph nodes or nearby organs the chances of cure are reduced.
Cancer of the colon tissues.
The Condition"...These tests may find non-cancerous tumors, called polyps, that sometimes develop into cancer..." Our Question about colon polyps"Usually cancer of the colon starts with a polyp or growth..."
Recommendation Increased Fish Consumption"...High fish consumption was also associated with lower risks for cancers of the larynx (30% lower risk), endometrial cancer (20% lower risk), and ovarian cancer (30% lower risk)..."
Our Question about colon polyps"...If the polyp has turned cancerous, but is found early, survival rates are excellent..."
The Condition"... Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers..." Recommendation Tobacco Avoidance"Smoking increases your risk of colorectal cancer..." Recommendation NSAIDs"Aspirin and other NSAIDs have been previously reported to protect against the development of colorectal cancer..." Recommendation Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption"The fiber of choice for prevention of colorectal cancer seems to be psyllium, pectin or guar gum..." Recommendation Alcohol Avoidance"You should drink under one alcoholic drink a day because drinking alcohol increases your risk of colorectal cancer..."
Recommendation Animal/Saturated Fats Avoidance"...Choose chicken, fish, or vegetarian alternatives such as beans instead..."
The Condition"...Colorectal cancer screening tests include checking a stool sample for hidden blood, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and barium enema..." Our Question about colon polyps"...Polyps can be removed long before they turn into cancer by using a colonoscope..."
