Because bacteria can cause symptoms of colon cancer
New research may call one of the types of bacteria that live in our digestive system to develop symptoms of colon cancer. Home to many species, a "good" and "bad", we offer these intestinal microbes a place to live, and exchange helps digestion and the formation of the body's immune system. In susceptible individuals, is otherwise harmless organism causing DNA damage which may be a precursor of cancer.
The organization is knownscientists such as Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis or short) lives happily in the gut for most of us, and it is true that not all colon cancer develops. For reasons scientists need to understand that some people in the organism causes a molecule of oxygen known as superoxide, which causes changes in DNA and accelerated some of the genes associated with cancer action.
The research conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Oklahoma CitySee how colon cells in the laboratory reacted to the bacteria in the "state fermentation. Overall, 42 genes related to important processes in the cells of the body are modified by the presence of E. faecalis.
"We found that superoxide led to strong signaling in immune cells called macrophages – it also changes the way some cells in the stomach grew and divided and even increased the productivity of genes with cancer is associated with." said Professor Mark Huyck, chiefresearcher.
Experts in the United Kingdom also decided that the bacteria may be likely culprits in colon cancer. Dr. Barry Campbell of the University of Liverpool, agreed that E. faecalis could be involved, but also believes that other bacteria in the gut that play a role in cellular changes that eventually they tumors. He insisted: "There are no plans to simply blame our own team is interested in a particular type of E. coli with that in mind .. there are manyother factors involved, such as genetics and environment. "
And while experts can understand the root of the problem, there are things you can do right now to reduce the risk. Living a healthy life, where you eat well, exercise, smoking or drinking in excess, are important steps. Keep your weight under control, not only reduces the risk of colon cancer, would be a better looking and a better feel.
You can alsofor colon cancer to learn everything you can if you have a close relative like a parent or sibling with the disease. If you have an increased risk, doctors will probably be your test your colorectal cancer screening 50 years earlier than normal. Do not let this pass and a quick change in your bowel habits with your doctor. Fear you are not looking good … and may deprive your chance to fight his illness.
You will receive the exposure limitpoison and radiation. Although it takes a lot of radiation to reach a level that can cause cancer, what you want, but you should try to avoid unnecessary examinations for radiation.
Each year, cancer claims nearly 50,000 deaths and more than 100,000 newly diagnosed patients with symptoms of colon cancer. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and vaccine therapy. Clinical trials are underway and yieldspromising new contacts all the time.