Although we are getting closer, science still cannot predict exactly what causes colon cancer in one person, yet not another. We do know that there are a number of risk factors that increase your chances of getting colon cancer. These risk factors include genetic factors (things passed down through
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Every cancer is a serious illness, because currently we do not have the technology to cure cancer. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of death in the United States; however, if caught early, it is highly treatable.
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Arrhythmia is a fancy word for irregular heartbeat. The term irregular simply means that the heart is not beating at a steady, regular pace. Extremely fast, slow and erratic heartbeats may be labeled irregular, however the patient's overall picture must be considered before jumping to conclusions.
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The most recent report by the American Cancer Society, the Estimated new Cancer Cases and Death by Sex for All Sites, US, 2011, indicates that the rates are falling. Although this is very good news, the diligent screening and early diagnosis of colon cancer that led to this outcome should not be
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There are a variety of screening tests for colorectal cancer, ranging from the quick and easy (but not definitive) to the invasive.
Cancer staging provides a roadmap of the cancer. It can tell how large the cancer is, how many lymph nodes are involved and if the cancer has spread (metastasis) to other organs. For instance, when a tumor starts in the breast it is referred to as breast cancer. If the tumor spreads to other organs,
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