Colorectal cancer – Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and care
Colorectal cancer is also known by many as colorectal cancer. And 'a common cancer, it evolved slowly, with more than 34,000 people have been diagnosed in Britain each year. Over 80% of people who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer is more than 60 years. The symptoms of the disease, changes in bowel habits, constipation or diarrhea consistent, blood or mucus in the fog, fatigue and weight loss or pain or lump in the stomach covers.
The exact cause of> The cancer is still unknown, but there are several factors that make people most at risk. Research suggests that diet may be a factor on a diet with animal fat and protein and low in fiber, have an increased risk of developing cancer of the colon. Even those who have a high consumption of alcohol may be at greater risk. People with a history of colorectal cancer in the family may have a slightly higher risk of developing the disease, but only 5-10% of patients had relativeswith the same disease.
If you think some of the symptoms of this form of cancer, you should visit your doctor immediately if early detection and treatment are important for disease management. The doctor will not have a physical examination, and refer to a specialized hospital if they believe that cancer may be present.
There are three tests that can be performed in the hospital for the diagnosis of cancer;
Barium enema, which is a special X-raycolon, where a mixture of barium and air is passed through the anus intestine, the doctor can then see how it goes through the intestine with the barium X-ray screen, and any abnormal areas can be seen.
Proctoscopy / sigmoidoscopy is the place where the air is pumped into the colon and then a tube with a small light and camera is passed into the rectum so that any abnormal areas can be seen. This test can be uncomfortable but not painful.
Colonoscopies are done in the doctorneed to see the entire length of the colon must be empty bowel and a colonoscope is passed into the intestine. This is a long flexible tube with a light and camera to help show abnormal areas or swelling. During the test, pictures and samples of cells within the colon can be taken. A sedative is often given to make the process more comfortable.
Treatment depends on the stage and location of the tumor. Colon Cancerand the rectum are usually treated in different ways. Patients with cancer at an early stage, which is contained in the intestinal wall can usually be completely cured by surgery. If the cancer has spread through the muscle of the intestinal wall and lymph nodes, there is a possibility that cancer could return, so that chemotherapy is often performed with surgery. People with a radiation of cancer may also be administered before or after surgery.
With AdvancedStage of colorectal cancer in which cancer in other parts of the body like stomach, liver and lungs, is usually not possible to completely cure, but treatment may be able to manage for a long time, through the reduction of symptoms and give a good quality of life.