The
colon is a part of the digestive tract that connects the stomach and
small intestine to the anus. Colon cancer is a growth that occurs in the
lining of this colon. It is an extremely common problem worldwide, with
over 1 million new cases of this illness diagnosed annually
Common Colon Cancer Symptoms
The
main colon cancer symptoms include abdominal pain and discomfort that
are often mistaken for digestive tract problems. The patients can
experience one or all of the following:
- Abdominal hidden pain
- Abdominal distention
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
The
diagnosis of colon cancer often involves colonoscopy, an examination of
the colon using an instrument called colonoscope that enables an
evaluation of the inner lining of the colon as well as to take a biopsy
or sampling of cancer tissue. Once the diagnosis of colon cancer is
made, the extent of the disease is often determined using a radiologic
examination called CT scan. It allows an initial assessment of the
extent of spread of cancer.
There
are 4 stages of colon cancer. It is defined as Stage 1, if the cancer
tissue is confined to the lining of the colon or polyp. In Stage 2 colon
cancer, the cancer tissue has invaded the layers of colonic wall, but
has not yet spread beyond the wall. In Stage 3 colon cancer, the cancer
tissue has penetrated the entire thickness of the colonic wall and
spread to nearby lymph nodes. In Stage 4 disease, the cancer has spread
to other organs such as liver.
The
best treatment of colon cancer is, of course, prevention. The most
effective and proven treatment option is performing colonoscopy,
starting at the age of 50. All adults of this age are highly advised to
undergo this life-saving procedure.
Valli Hospital Erode provides affordable colon cancer treatment at lower rate.
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