Colon cancer
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Also known as: colorectal cancerContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Colon cancer, seek medical attention immediately.Many people have no symptoms until the later stages of cancer Diarrhea Constipation Blood in stool Fatigue Unexplained weight loss Abdominal pain Bloating The exact cause of colon cancer is not known. The possible causes include: It occurs when healthy cells develop errors in their DNA When the cells’ genetic components are mutated, they divide abnormally and accumulate in the colon to form a tumor With time, the abnormal cells can invade the adjacent tissues and migrate to other organs (metastasis) Inherited gene mutations increase the risk of developing colon cancer Inherited colon cancer syndromes include familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). These syndromes are detected through genetic testing The risk factors include: African-Americans are at high risk Chronic inflammatory diseases High-fat low-fiber diet Alcoholism Smoking Advanced age Screening for people older than 50 years and those with a family history of colon cancer Drinking alcohol in moderation Healthy eating- fruits and vegetables Quit smoking Exercise regularly Constipation Chronic diarrhea Bowel obstruction
Diarrhea
Constipation
Blood in stool
Fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
Abdominal pain
Bloating
The exact cause of colon cancer is not known. The possible causes include:
It occurs when healthy cells develop errors in their DNA
When the cells’ genetic components are mutated, they divide abnormally and accumulate in the colon to form a tumor
With time, the abnormal cells can invade the adjacent tissues and migrate to other organs (metastasis)
Inherited gene mutations increase the risk of developing colon cancer
Inherited colon cancer syndromes include familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). These syndromes are detected through genetic testing
The risk factors include:
African-Americans are at high risk
Chronic inflammatory diseases
High-fat low-fiber diet
Alcoholism
Smoking
Advanced age
Screening for people older than 50 years and those with a family history of colon cancer
Drinking alcohol in moderation
Healthy eating- fruits and vegetables
Quit smoking
Exercise regularly
Chronic diarrhea
Bowel obstruction
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