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Written by Maggie Hirko
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Colon cancer is one of the worst of the cancers.
It doesn’t have many early signs or symptoms so by the time it is diagnosed the cancer is well established. The medical treatments primarily include surgeries and very potent drugs by way of chemotherapy and radiation. Prevention and some alternative ideas for the early stages of the disease are available. This is what we will explore in this article. |
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Written by Maggie Hirko
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We tend to think, if we think about it at all, that children do not get colon, or colorectal cancer.
This isn’t exactly correct. Not a large percentage of children get colon cancer…only about 3% out of 15 million children will be affected, but even a small percentage is too many.
The saddest part of all is that the children that do get colon cancer have a much harder time with the disease than adults. Researchers say the reasons behind that statement is the tumors in children tend to be more aggressive and that children are not diagnosed as early as most adults. |
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Written by Maggie Hirko
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Colorectal cancer or Colon Cancer can be in the colon or large intestine, or it can be cancer of the rectum area which includes the last four inches of the colon.
When caught in the early stages colon cancer can be completely cured. It is very important that if you believe you have any of the symptoms of colorectal cancer that you speak with your doctor and make sure you have a colonoscopy to rule out the disease. It is also important to note that this cancer may not have any symptoms at all. It is recommended that anyone over the age of fifty have a colonoscopy and then keep having them based on their doctor’s suggestions. |
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