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Colorectal cancer is a widely prevalent and potentially fatal type of cancer across the globe. Reportedly, about one out of every 23 men and 25 women develops cancer of the rectum or colon at some point in their life.

Although the exact causes of colorectal cancer are not known, there are certain risk factors that are likely to increase one s chances of having the disease. However, there are ways to prevent the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Here is what you can do

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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide after lung cancer and breast cancer, particularly among the ageing population. A number of biological and lifestyle factors combined together can put you at risk of having this type of cancer. One such important risk factor is your diet.

Several studies have shown that poor diet and unhealthy food choices increase your likelihood of developing cancer of the rectum or colon whereas smart food choices can help lower the risk for...more

Colorectal cancer, one of the commonest and potentially fatal types of cancer, occurs when timorous growths form in the large intestine. Cancer often develops and progresses without showing symptoms, which is why most often the disease goes undetected in its initial stage. However, screening and diagnosis of colorectal cancer can help detect it while there is still time for treatment.

What are the treatment options for colorectal cancer?

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The month of March is observed annually as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month all over the world. Ever since its inception in the year 2000, it has spread out to be a rallying point for numerous survivors, patients, advocates, and caregivers from the colorectal cancer community worldwide, who come together to spread awareness about the disease by raising funds, holding education events, and talking to family and friends about colorectal cancer, it's screening, and much more.

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Penile cancer occurs when cancerous cells form on tissues of the penis.

If diagnosed early, penile cancer is treatable. In early stages, a cancerous growth can be removed with little damage to the penis. But if it is diagnosed late, a man may lose whole of his penis. Hence, it s vital that you know more about this cancer.

The penis has two types of erectile tissues, the spongy tissue that gets engorged with blood leading to an erection:

Corpora cavernosa: This tissue f...more

Below are some most common types of gastrointestinal cancers, know more -

1. Esophagus cancer (cancer of food pipe): Cancer of food pipe presents as difficulty in swallowing food (Dysphagia) and is usually seen in elderly patients. Gastroenterologists will perform Endoscopy to look for any growth or cancer. High-resolution endoscopy with Narrowband imaging helps in detection of Superficial early squamous cell cancer (SESCC) of esophagus. Biopsies are taken for microscopic evaluation. T...more

It's said that blocked fallopian tubes are the most common cause of female infertility in about 40% of women who are infertile. Fallopian tubes are channels through which the egg travels to reach the uterus and blockage of these tubes can put a stop to this from taking place. Depending on the different parts of the tubes, this form of blockage is of several types.

What are the different types of fallopian tube blockages?

1. Proximal tubal occlusion

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A tumor may be defined as an abnormal unwanted growth of tissue in any part of the body. This word need not immediately cause panic because the tumor may or may not cause a health threat. There are three types of tumors:

Benign tumor: This is a noncancerous type of tumor. In our body, new cells are formed while the old ones called dead ones are disposed by our immune system. When this disposal of cells does not occur, the remaining dead cells form a lump, which is called a benign tumor....more

Problems of the large intestine are very common and patients should usually consult gastroenterologists for the proper diagnosis and treatment

1. Bleeding per rectum: Bleeding through the anal canal or rectum is usually the most common problem of the patients. It can be due to following reasons:

A. Piles also known as Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are dilated venous channels of the anal canal. They occur due to long term constipation or chronic cough or due to less fibre intake in ...more

A brain tumor can occur at any age and it generally occurs in people in the age group of 40-60 years. The common types of brain tumor are termed as meningioma and gliomas. These supratentorial brain tumors generally occur above the covering of the cerebellum tissue. In children, brain tumors occur at the age of 1-12 years and the most common tumors are ependymomas, astrocytoma and meduloblastomas. Brain tumor is the common cause of death even in children.

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