Top Rated cancer specalist in Gurugram for colon cancer
The colon and the rectum are the final portions of the tube that extends from the mouth to the anus.
Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor arising from the inner wall of the large intestine (colon) or rectum
Types of Colon cancer
- Adenocarcinomas
- Lymphomas
- Carcinoids
- Sarcomas
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Symptoms
- ● constipation
● diarrheat
● changes in stool color
● changes in stool shape, such as narrowed stool
● blood in the stool
● bleeding from the rectum
● excessive gas
● abdominal cramps
Causes
Researchers are still studying the causes of colorectal cancer.
Cancer may be caused by genetic mutations, either inherited or acquired.
Risk Factors
AGE -The person's risk of getting diagnosed with Breast cancer increases with her age
GENETICS - According to the latest studies , Women who have certain mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have a higher chance of developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or both. People inherit these genes from their parents.
FAMILY HISTORY - -. If any woman in a family is having Breast cancer, then it increases the risk of other individuals in the family
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BODY WEIGHT -- Women who become overweight or develop obesity after menopause may also have a higher chance of developing breast cancer, due to increased estrogen levels.
Treatment
It depends of several factors of an individual - Type and stage of cancer, sensitivity to hormones, age, overall health etc -
● the type of cancer
● the stage of the cancer
● the person’s age, health status, and other characteristics
The most common treatments are Surgery , Chemotherapy, Radiation, Medications
Prevention
Eat Healthy Diet
Avoid processed Meats
Maintain Healthy weight
Stop Smoking
Stop Alcohol consumption
