Colorectal Cancer Tips

Colorectal surgery deals with the disorders of the rectum, anus and colon. Another name of colon is large intestine . These three body parts form the last stages of the digestive process. When the human waste passes through the colon, its salt and water are extracted before it exits the body as human excreta.

Colorectal disorders

Swelling and inflammation of the veins in the anus (also called as Haemorrhoids)
Anal fissures- unnatural cracks and fissures in the anal areamore

Colorectal cancer is otherwise known as cancer of the colon or the rectum. This can affect both men and women with age being a major risk factor. Majority of such cancers are seen to occur after age of 50 years.

Type: colorectal cancers can present as one of the following types:

Adenocarcinomas are the most common type of colorectal cancers. These cancers begin in the cells making mucous and other fluids. Certain colorectal cancers begin as adenomatous polyps (adenomas) that t...more

Many women experience a temporary encounter with hemorrhoids when they are pregnant. Quite surprisingly, most people tend to experience this in their daily lives. By the age 50, majority of people have encountered one or more symptoms of this ailment, including rectal pain, bleeding, itching and may be prolapse where the hemorrhoids protrude out of the anal canal. Though this ailment can be rarely detrimental, it can be a painful intrusion. But thankfully, there are a lot of things we can do abo...more

According to the American Cancer Society and Colon Cancer Alliance, colon cancer, which is also referred to as colorectal cancer is regarded as the third most commonly diagnosed type of cancer, as well as the second most important reason of cancer deaths in the U.S. affecting both men and women. But thankfully, colon cancer can be prevented by changing the food habits. It is also important to get regular screenings through colonoscopy, which will help you to determine the early or precancerous s...more

हर इंसान स्वस्थ जीवन जीने की चाहत रखता है। हालांकि, खानपान, रहन-सहन और पर्यावरणीय परिवर्तन की वजह से कई तरह की पनप जाती है। कई बार ये बीमारियां गंभीर रूप ले लेती हैं, जिससे इंसान की मौत तक हो जाती है, ऐसी ही एक बीमारी कैंसर भी है, जिसे खतरनाक बीमारियों में गिना जाता है। कई प्रकार के होते हैं। या यूं समझे कि मानव शरीर के इस अंग में कैंसर पनपता है, उसे उसी के नाम से जाना जाता है। ऐसा ही एक कैंसर है डिम्बग्रंथि कैंसर जिसे ओवेरियन कैंसर भी कहा जाता है।

आज अपने इस लेख के माध्यम से हम डिम्...more

कैंसर एक खतरनाक बीमारी है जिससे इंसान की मौत तक हो सकती है। हालांकि अगर इंसान पहले से ही अपने स्वास्थ्य के प्रति सचेत रहता है, तो वह कैंसर जैसी भयावह बीमारी से बच सकता है। कैंसर कई तरह के होते है। इसे हम यूं समझ सकते हैं कि शरीर के जिस अंग में कैंसर होता है, उसे उसी के नाम से जाना जाता है। इसी क्रम में आज हम आपको गर्भाशय कैंसर के विषय में विस्तार से बताएंगे। साथ ही इसके कारण, लक्षण और बचने के तरीकों के विषय के बारे में भी जानकारी देंगे। सबसे पहले जानते हैं कि यह गर्भाशय कैंसर होता क्या है।
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Prostate specific antigen, which is more commonly known by its acronym, psa, is a protein that can be produced by both normal and cancer cells in your prostate gland. It is normal if psa is found in small amounts in your blood and semen. However, unusually high levels of psa can be a sign of something serious, such as prostate cancer.

Prostate-specific antigen (psa) tests are usually blood tests that measure the level of psa in your blood. It must be noted that eleva...more

Pancreatic cancer, this type of cancer ;originates in the pancreas, the organ that lies behind the lower portion of your stomach. Abnormal cells start to grow and divide to form tumours. Over time, the disease may spread to other parts or organs of the body, making it hard to treat.

Knowing all about pancreatic cancer will give you an idea of the signs and risks of the disease. Here are a few facts you probably never knew about this grave illness:



Cancer of the pan...more

Minimal invasive surgery for rectal cancers has gained immense popularity and acceptance over open surgery in the last decade. Modern laparoscopic surgery is associated with minimal blood loss and pain with better short-term outcomes. The procedure ensures a speedy recovery and a decreased hospital stay. However, laparoscopic surgery has also been linked to high conversion rates (up to 29%) to open surgery, and those who were converted showed suboptimal outcomes.

To overcome the limita...more

A polyp is a cauliflower-like growth on the skin or the mucosal surface. Colon is the medical term for the larger intestine and the rectum. A growth on the mucosal surface of this part of the intestine is known as a colon polyp. Although not visible, colon polyps is present with symptoms, which can lead to their diagnosis. The main cause for concern is that some colon polyps can turn into colorectal cancer, which is the third largest cancer in America.

Types: There are two main types of...more

According to the American Cancer Society and Colon Cancer Alliance, colon cancer, which is also referred to as colorectal cancer is regarded as the third most commonly diagnosed type of cancer, as well as the second most important reason of cancer deaths in the U.S. affecting both men and women. But thankfully, colon cancer can be prevented by changing the food habits. It is also important to get regular screenings through colonoscopy, which will help you to determine the early or precancerous s...more

Are you concerned about being at the risk of having ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is a form of cancer that occurs in your ovaries. It leads to abnormal cells, which are capable of spreading to other parts of your body. The major symptoms of ovarian cancer that are experienced at later stages of the condition include pelvic pain, bloating, swelling and loss of appetite. There are several risk factors which increase your chance of developing ovarian cancer. The most important factors are as follo...more

Pancreas are a small, but a pretty important part of a person s digestive system. So when it needs to be removed, the reason has got to be quite serious, to say the least, doesn t it? The procedure is known formally as pancreatectomy and it is most often required for people who are suffering from cancer of the pancreas. Ideally, these people would only need the cancerous tumours removed, but things are not always this simple. As a matter of fact, only a little more than a tenth of the people who...more

Esophagectomy is a procedure of removing a part of the esophagus and reconstructing the same using another organ of the body. The oesophagus is the tube that connects the stomach and the mouth. This procedure is often performed in an advanced stage of esophageal cancer and Barrett s esophagus. This procedure removes the cancer cells from the esophagus and gives relief from the symptoms. The organs from where the reconstructing tissues are taken are generally large intestine and stomach.

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