Colorectal Cancer

When the malignant polyps are in the lower colon, they can prevent normal bowel movement resulting in constipation.

An electronic messaging program to remind people to get screened for colon cancer has helped compliance. 30 million people could benefit from the screening.

Colgoguard is new diagnostic colorectal cancer. The test has advantageous compared to other colon cancer tests. The test detects abnormal DNA cells in the stool requiring a colonoscopy examination.

Colorectal cancer is a sometimes fatal form of cancer. Ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory bowel conditions have been linked to an increased risk of this form of cancer.

If you are concerned about colorectal cancer, here is what you need to know about over-the-counter prevention remedies.

Colon cancer is one of the types of cancer which are mostly caused by certain factors which include age, alcohol, cigarette smoking, and chronic diseases like Diabetes, obesity, sedentary life style, faulty eating habits and an erroneous life style.

Getting screened for colorectal cancer can be a life-saving decision. Learn about the symptoms and risk factors for this deadly yet preventable disease.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. But, colorectal cancer can be prevented through regular screening. Learn more.

Patients can decide between stool DNA tests, sigmoidoscopies, colonoscopies, and fecal occult blood tests to determine if they may be developing colorectal cancer. Understanding the different types of tests improves their decision-making.

This article will provide you with a guide to the different colorectal cancer screening tests available today.

A comprehensive review of recent developments in genetic testing for Lynch syndrome.

A comprehensive review of health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that in 2009, there will be over 100,000 new cases of colon cancer, nearly 41,000 cases of rectal cancer and nearly 50,000 deaths from colorectal cancer.

Colon cancer or bowel cancer is easily preventable if you have regular colonoscopy check-ups.

Obesity may account for 20% of all cancer deaths in US women and 14% in US men. That means 90,000 cancer deaths could be prevented each year if Americans could only maintain a normal, healthy body weight.

Cases of colorectal cancer is claiming more lives, especially in transitioning countries.

This article reviews the risk factors for developing colorectal cancer.

Here is a look at the warning signs and symptoms common with colorectal cancer.

Baby boomer's are at the age that they need to start thinking about some major health issues; here is a list of just 10 of them.

Colon and rectal cancer is the second leading cause of death. Yet early diagnosis and treatment has over 90% survival. Some 15% of families have a tendency towards this type of cancer.

Learn more about a serious health threat which affects more people than originally thought, Colorectal Cancer.

For adults who require colorectal surgery, it is important to know what role rectosigmoid tumors may play in your health.

A review of colorectal cancer risk for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases.

Colorectal cancer (also known as colon cancer) is one of the leading form of cancer in the U.S. The second part of this two-part series reviews recent technological developments in treatment of colorectal cancer.

Colorectal Cancer third most deadly form cancer which can be prevented by early diagnostic testing, including recently approved FDA home Colon Health Check kit.

For adults with Crohn's disease, there is an increased risk for complications of the perianal area which may lead to colorectal cancer

Review on colorectal cancer and virtual colonoscopy

People with ulcerative colitis are at a higher risk for acquiring rectal cancer. There are simple ways to prevent getting cancer.

For adults who suffer from rectal cancer, there are steps that can be taken to prevent and treatment multiple risks of rectal cancer known as metachronous rectal cancer.

For patients who suffer from colorectal cancer, there is a need for psychological services, especially for those under age 50.

The spice that gives curry its flavor, turmeric, may be an important component in treating colorectal cancer. Curcumin, the yellowish component of turmeric has long been identified as an anti cancer agent, but has yet to be applied in any meaningful way to treat the disease.

New research indicates that people with high levels of glucose are at higher risk to developing colorectal tumors, which can lead to colorectal cancer.

Ever since I started to approach the age at which it is strongly encouraged that I get regular screening for colorectal cancer, I have paid much closer attention to what exactly I would be getting screened, and what I could potentially expect from the results.

Instead of just one or maybe to genes involved in the development of breast or colorectal cancer, about 280 can be involved. This is cause for researchers to rethink the cancer diagnosis and treatment practices.