Here are some frequently asked questions related to colorectal cancer. Q: Why isn’t everyone screened for cancer? A: Screening for colorectal cancer is in its early stages. Not all doctors screen for colorectal cancer, or some patients may be reluctant to go for testing. This is unfortunate because widespread screening could save up to 30,000 lives […]
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to cervical cancer. Cervical cancer – cancer of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus – can be prevented. Early-stage cervical cancer is almost 100% curable. Every woman who has reached the age of 18 or who is or has been sexually active should
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to colorectal cancer. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Colon cancer is most easily treated and cured when detected early, before cancer has spread. Age and health history affect who is at risk for developing colon cancer. Symptoms
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to cervical cancer. Benign: Not cancerous. Carcinoma in situ (CIS): A non-cancerous tumor that remains ‘in the site’ of origin and shows signs of becoming cancerous. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: Growth of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix. Cervix: The narrow, lower end of the uterus (womb). Dysplasia: Potentially precancerous abnormality of
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to colon cancer. Adenocarcinomas: The most common type of bowel tumors. They are usually found in the inner lining of the intestine. Adenoma: A benign tumor usually made up of gland or gland-like cells. It may crowd out surrounding healthy tissues. Anastomosis: Surgical reattachment of the two ends of the colon,
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on cervical cancer. American Cancer Society (ACS) Phone: (800) ACS-2345 (toll-free hotline) www.cancer.org National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cancer Information Service 9000 Rockville Pike Phone: (800) 4-CANCER Phone: 800-422-6237 www.nci.nih.gov American Medical Women’s Association: http://www.cancerlinks.org/cervical.html American Social Health Association: Phone: 877-HPV-5868 (HPV Hotline) Cancer News on
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on colorectal cancer. American Cancer Society (ACS) Phone: (800) ACS-2345(toll-free hotline) www.cancer.org National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cancer Information Service Phone: (800) 4-CANCER Phone: 800-422-6237 www.nci.nih.gov Preventing colorectal cancer: National Cancer Institute: Colon and Rectal Cancer Home Page What you need to know about colorectal cancer:
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Colon cancer is a common type of malignancy (cancer) in which there is uncontrolled growth of the cells that line the inside of the colon or rectum. Colon cancer is also called colorectal cancer. The colon, also known as the large intestine, is the last part of the digestive tract. The rectum is the very
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There are several causes for colorectal cancer as well as factors that place certain individuals at increased risk for the disease. There are known genetic and environmental factors. People at risk for colorectal cancer: The biggest risk factor is age. Colon cancer is rare in those under 40 years. The rate of colorectal cancer detection
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The symptoms of colon cancer can be confused with those of a number of digestive disorders. Having one or more of these symptoms does not mean you have cancer. In all cases, people with the following symptoms should contact their doctor: Bleeding from the rectum. Sometimes blood can be seen on the toilet tissue or
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Early-stage cervical cancer and precancerous cervical conditions are almost 100% curable. The most common forms of cervical cancer begin with changes in cervical cells. If these changes are detected early enough, treatment can be started immediately to prevent cervical cancer from developing. The best way to detect early cervical cancer and precancerous conditions of the cervix is
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In many women, infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the first step in the progression from a normal cervix to cervical cancer. Recognized as the main cause of cervical cancer, sexually transmitted HPV induces the growth of abnormal cells that can become malignant. Some experts feel that these changes are unlikely to progress to
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