Colorectal cancer refers to colon or rectal cancer. Most colorectal cancers are of glandular origin and hence can be classified as adenocarcinomas. It can also be called bowel cancer and is the third most common type of cancer in the world with 45 out of 100,000 people suffering from the same according to The National Institute of Cancer statistics as of 2013. These two types of cancers are significantly similar in their genomic mutations and also bear symptomatic semblance [1]. Colorectal cancer
What is cancer? Cancer is when abnormal cells divide in an uncontrolled way in a part of the body. Cancer can start in any place of the body. Cancers are typically named for the organ or the cell where the cancer begins. Some cancers can spread from the original site and move to other places in the body.If the spread of cancer is not controlled it may result in death.Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not bite the dust and these cells grow out of
According to the American Cancer Society, the third leading cause of cancer related deaths for African American men and women is colorectal cancer (CRC). African Americans have a higher CRC mortality rate than White men and women due to lack of preventative testing, increased cancer fatalism attitudes, decreased knowledge of the cancer, and late onset diagnosing. To research how to resolve this issue the “Fayetteville Area Inter-Faith Commitment to Colorectal Health and Cancer Reduction in African Americans
several types of cancer. Doctors have estimated that as many as 3,000 diseases are due to mutations in the genome. These diseases include several types of colon cancer in which three different genetic tests have been already developed. Debates have arisen on whether these tests should be used regularly or not. Questions including the patients= rights of privacy and the possibility of loss of health or life insurance have been argued over in both the media and political arena. Colon cancer develops in
1.1 Introduction Colorectal cancer is considered to be a major cause of cancer morbidity and mortality. It accounts for over 9% of all cancer incidences; this makes it the third most common cancer cause with nearly 1.4 million new cases diagnosed in a year (WCRF, 2012) and the fourth most common cause of death (WHO, 2002). Both men and women are affected almost equally for colorectal cancer; 9.4% in men and 10.1% in women from all incident of cancer. However, it has a clear geographical variation
Zoology, followed by Masters in Zoology. Soon after I was selected for Cytotechnology training program at the Regional Cancer Center in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in India. The course was taught by pathologists, and as a part of our training we had postings in both cancer and gynecology clinics; and we travelled to rural parts of Kerala, India, and conducted early-detection cancer camps. As a part of the medical team, I actively participated in these free clinics. During this training I learned the
Colorectal cancer, or CRC, affects African American men and women more than Caucasians, at a rate 20% higher. This is concerning when faced with the mortality rates among African Americans, 28% higher for women and 14% higher for men than for Whites. African Americans are also more likely to be in later stages of the disease when diagnosed. There is a need to study and evaluate why these factors exist, as proper screening and early diagnosis can severely impact survival rates for CRC. One study
an appeal of character or credibility. Each appeal can give support to the message that is being promoted. For example, to make people aware that breast cancer can affect even young women, thefaceofbreastcancer.com printed a poster portraying the faces of fifty different women all under the age of 41 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The words “Your sister,” “You,” “Your friend,” are highlighted sporadically throughout the poster. The phrase “Have a lump or pain? Regardless of age, CHECK
“Once colon cancer becomes symptomatic, nine times out of ten it is too late” (“Colon Quotes”). Colon cancer has always been an issue in the world. It is a deadly cancer that has killed many over the years. Colon cancer affects both men and women as they get older. There have been many deaths and diagnosis over the years because of colon cancer. It affects patients, families, and friends because of the battles the patients have to go through. Colon cancer is a deadly cancer that puts many through
Abstract Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Therefore, it is not a surprise that when Frank C. Garland proposed in 1980 that colon cancer risk is related to decreased Vitamin D levels in individuals, researchers worldwide rushed to test out his hypothesis. One environmental factor important in the production of Vitamin D, and therefore colon cancer research, is sunlight. It is common knowledge that exposure to sunlight is crucial for animals to make vitamin
connects colorectal cancer screening and scheduling colonoscopies. It was designed as an educational instrument as a health prevention tool by Indiana University Health for adult men and women. This brochure is specifically targeted for adult women and men, aged 50 and older with the special considerations of African American population beginning at age 45 and those who have had a family history of colon cancer to screen 10 years prior to when the family member had precancerous polyps, cancer or the
Colon Cancer Colon cancer, also referred to as colorectal cancer, is a cancer of the colon or the rectum. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of death in both men and women and is the third most common malignancy in the United States (Kim). The following will discuss how colon cancer develops, signs and symptoms, causes, and clinical tests used to detect the disease. Prognosis, prevention, and treatment options will also be discussed. The colon, a long, hollow tube which runs from the stomach
petal-like lobes. The fruit is a pair of fol... ... middle of paper ... ...ion. HT-29 is a colorectal cancer cells. Colorectal cancer was the second most common cancer after breast cancer. It is reported to be the first among male and also second among female in Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 2,866 cases were registered with NCR in 2006 and represent 13.2 % of all cases registered. The incidence of colorectal cancer in Peninsular Malaysia increased with age with the overall ASR was 18.4 per 100,000 populations
Colon Cancer would have to be one of the many cancers that Americans suffer today in the twenty-first century. Not only are Americans suffering form Colon cancer, but everyone in the whole world as well. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the US according to Colon Cancer Alliance. Just in the USA The American Cancer Society estimates 136,830 people will be diagnosed in 2014 and 50,310 will die from colon cancer in
Frances Y. Rivera Professor Montalvo A & P II 4 May 2015 Colon Cancer CANCER is a medical term to describe an abnormal growth of cells. Abnormal cells that are able to grow and divide, but unable to die as normal cells do. COLON is a medical term for the large intestine. Together COLON CANCER is a disease used to simply state an abnormality of cell growth within the large intestine. Colon cancer has contributing risk factors, preventative factors, symptoms and various treatments/solutions according
1. A Big Bang model of human colorectal tumor growth a. The Authors, members of the Curtis Lab at Stanford University, propose and justify the Big Bang model for colorectal tumor growth. This model is dependent on several characteristics found in samples including the absence of selective sweeps, uniformly high intratumoral heterogeneity (ITH) and subclone mixing in distant regions. The model concludes that mutations occurring early in the tumor development will have a larger effect on overall tumor
Colorectal cancer is the most recognized reason for cancer-related deaths for men and women together, as per the American Cancer Society. However, not at all like prostate, breast, and lung cancer, colon cancer is the most preventable diseases if variations from the norm in the colon are diagnosed right on time with appropriate screening. With colon cancer, the distinction is we can recognize polyps — small bumps in the colon that transform into cancer. However, here's the thing—it's your single
Patients can receive surgery to prevent the continued development of colon cancer. However, they would still have to go to the doctors for regular medical follow-ups. Outlook- Despite this being a severe condition that could become life-threatening, it can be succesfully treated if taken care of early enough. Furthermore, this
Colon Cancer What is the disease? Colon and rectal cancer develop in the digestive tract, which is also called the gastrointestinal, or GI, tract. The digestive system processes food for energy and rids the body of solid waste matter (fecal matter or stool). Colon cancer and rectal cancer have many features in common. Sometimes they are referred to together as colorectal cancer. Over 95% of colorectal cancers are ad enocarcinomas. These are cancers of the glandular cells that line the inside of the
How could your gut bacteria cause you colon cancer? According to the article, “Gut Microbes Combine to cause Colon Cancer, Study Suggests” They reported that there is two type of bacteria causing colon cancer according to recent research publications. There are two type of bacteria associated with colon cancer Bacteroides fragilis and E. coli, they are known to produce a layer in the intestine lining. According to this article, E. coli have toxin that can damage DNA of the colon cells. Additionally