Rectal Cancer Overview

Encyclopedia: Colorectal Cancer

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Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Colorectal cancer causes 655,000 deaths worldwide per year, including about 16,000 in the UK, where it is the second most common site to cause cancer death. Many colorectal cancers are...


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Understanding Colon and Rectal Cancer

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Colon and rectal cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the colon (the longest part of the large intestine). Most colon cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids).

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Colon Cancer Guide

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This guide is designed to help you make an informed decision about your colon cancer screening options. As with most things, one size doesn't fit all. Think of yourself and your doctor as partners in the decision-making process. Your decision about what screening test or tests are best for you will most likely be based on a number of factors, including your age, medical history, and comfort level.

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Wikipedia: Colorectal Cancer

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American Cancer Society (ACS): Detailed Guide: Colon and Rectum Cancer

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Colorectal cancer includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. This form of cancer is diagnosed primarily through colonoscopy. Colorectal cancer can usually be cured, if it is detected...

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Rectal Cancer?
My boyfriend's father was diagnosed with rectal cancer today. He's really upset about it an...

A friend of a friend had it a couple years back...here's what I know: It's cancer that forms in the last few inches of the large intestine. Chances of...

Asked by Shell - 16 months ago

Is it possible to get hernia after rectal cancer surgery?
because my dad just had his rectal cancer surgery and it seems that he now...

A hernia can emerge any time, is fairly common, does not need to have anything to do with the preceding operation.

Asked by eddieshin54 - 13 months ago

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    Lec, Go to www.healingwell.com and type the words rectal cancer in the search site box update on my treatments once I get started.When Hal was dx with rectal cancer...

    Sep 29, 2008

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    Hello Everyone, Not sure what stage of rectal cancer I have but will know more tomorrow. Doctors it was. Anyone have this done ? Is Laparoscopic surgery ok for rectal cancer ? Many things I read say not really

    Jun 03, 2008

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    Hi Heather, I know exactly what you are going through. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer rectal removal after that and I did wind up with a colostomy bag. I have to be honest with you

    Jul 07, 2008

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    My husband has stage 2 rectal cancer with the cancer right inside the anus. He has had five weeks of 24/7 5fu chemothera...

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  • My mother is a cancer patient taking the herbal tea...

    Essiac tea is very good. However, I also hope she is seeing an expert and not just diagnosing herself. I am very big on homeopathy and health food, etc., but cancer needs some intense supervision...

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    Yes. A plant will only respond to a plant carcinogen or at least a compound which may induce 'cancer' in a plant. Usually the response will be a gall or abnormal amount of plant cells formed...

Fetal Ultrasound

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An ultrasound can give you an early glimpse of your developing baby. Learn about it here:

Ultrasounds are performed throughout pregnancy to assess the development of the baby. Take a look at what doctors look for when viewing a fetal ultrasound - the heart, spine, legs, brain, and more. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic contains real ultrasound images.

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