Health they say is wealth and also Knowledge they say is power. How much do you know about Colon cancer? Same cancer that took the life of Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman? In this article, you will find out what colon cancer is, symptoms, treatment.
Colon Cancer or Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in both men and women but more common in men.
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Colon cancer starts as a tiny growth in the inner wall of the colon and these growths are called polyps.
Polyps are most of the time noncancerous, but when a polyp that has cancer actually forms, cancer cells can move into the lining of the colon or rectum and spread. Cancer cells can also enter the bloodstream and lymph system.
Most times, the early stages of colon cancer have no noticeable symptoms.
It however remains the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among women and men combined, though experts believe deaths could be prevented with screening and early diagnosis.
Here are the major symptoms of colon cancer
1. Change in bowel habits
A sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for more than a few days, such as diarrhea, constipation, a distinct change in the size, shape, or color of your stool, or a feeling that your bowel is not empty after a bowel movement can indicate a symptom of colon cancer.
2. Abdominal Pain or cramps
Women are at risk for symptoms of colon cancer which may be easy to mistake for symptoms related to the menstrual cycle or other gynecologic problems, such as abdominal cramping from menstrual cramps or endometriosis.
3. Unexplained Weight Loss
Unexplained weight loss may mean invader cells are settling in and impacting your body’s ability to digest calories and also reflect a larger growth that is either ulcerated or partially blocking the path of stool in the colon.
4. Constant tiredness and fatigue
Tiredness and fatigue are some of the warning signs of any cancer, including colon cancer. If you find yourself tired day after day and experience two or more of the other colon cancer symptoms on this list, its time to book an appointment with your doctor or a gastroenterologist.
5. Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool can also indicate a symptom of colon cancer.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Colon cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, but the only way to detect it is through screening. A colonoscopy is a test that both women and men are supposed to do from age 50. For women at increased risk for colon cancer, screening colonoscopies should start at age 45.
Colon cancer can be treated by surgery(in its early stages), chemotherapy, and Radiation therapy.
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