Colon and Rectal Cancers

Colon Cancer Screening   The United States National Library of Medicine presents Medline Plus with an article and graphics that discuss colon cancer screening. There is a graphic of the large intestines anatomy. Read about the screening methods for colon cancer. This article recomends that people with certain digestive disease or a family history of colon cancer may need frequent testing. The testing methods that are explained include sigmoidoscopy, colonscopy, and fecal blood test. This information is updated by William Matsui, MD, Assistant Professor of Oncology.
Topic: Colon cancer   Language: English, Spanish   Lexile: 1030       http://www.nlm.nih.gov

Colorectal Cancer Screening   Colorectal cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Together, the colon and rectum make up the large bowel or large intestine. Most colon and rectal cancers originate from benign wart-like growths on the inner lining of the colon or rectum called polyps. Not all polyps have the potential to transform into cancer. Those that do have the potential are called adenomas. It takes more than 10 years in most cases for an adenoma to develop into cancer. This is why some colon cancer prevention tests are effective even if done at 10-year intervals.
Topic: Colon cancer   Language: English   Lexile: 1540     http://www.acg.gi.org

General Information about Colon Cancer   The National Cancer Institute presents information and graphics that discuss colon cancer. Picture graphics show the anatomy of the lower digestive system that includes the colon. Key points in this article explain colon cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the colon. Subjects of interest include age and health history, signs of colon cancer, tests preformed and diagnose of colon cancer, and recovery and treatment options.    Topic: Colon cancer   Language: English   Lexile: 1030     http://www.cancer.gov

Colon/Rectum Cancer   Colon cancer and rectal cancer have many things in common. In most cases, colorectal cancers develop slowly over many years. We now know that most of these cancers begin as a polyp--a growth of tissue that starts in the lining and grows into the center of the colon or rectum. This tissue may or may not be cancer. A type of polyp known as an adenoma can become cancer. Removing a polyp early may keep it from becoming cancer. Over 95% of colon and rectal cancers are adenocarcinomas. The 4 main types of treatment for colorectal cancer are: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies (called monoclonal antibodies).
Topic: Colon cancer   Language: English   Lexile: 1580     http://www.cancer.org

Colon and Rectal Cancer   Colon cancer 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). The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 105,100 new cases of colon cancer, 40, 870 new cases of rectal cancer, and 49,920 deaths from colon and rectal cancer in the United States in 2009. This site is sponsored by the U. S. government.    Topic: Colon cancer   Language: English   Lexile: 960     http://www.cancer.gov

What Do I Need to Know About the Anatomy of the Colon and Rectum?   Colorectal surgery impacts the normal workings of the colon and rectum. Anyone facing such surgery should be aware of the anatomy of the digestive system and the process of recovery that allows the bowels to adjust. Understand the purpose of the rectum as a storage vessel and the anus muscle to produce continence. Since control of defecation is socially connected to the quality of life, it is important to be aware that continence may be interrupted after surgery.
Topic: Colon (Anatomy)   Language: English   Lexile: 1460      http://uscnorris.com