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Colonoscopy: Colon Cancer Early Detection
By admin | December 14, 2007
In an effort to encourage people into being checked by the doctor when they feel something, this time, let’s tackle a way for early detection of colon cancer. In the West, colon cancer is among the top three types of cancer that’s most widespread. After lung cancer, it has the second highest mortality rate too. Colon cancer is cancer of the bowels or of the large intestines. When you say you have colon or colorectal cancer, this means the cancer developed from growths inside your large intestines called adenomatous polyps which are usually benign but might become cancer over time.
One way to detect colon cancer is colonoscopy. Unlike other types of cancer, colon cancer patients might manifest symptoms early enough so the cancer could still be cured. Some symptoms include rectal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, weight loss and others. When these symptoms are spotted on a patient, one is then advised to undergo colonoscopy.
Colonoscopy is a procedure wherein the doctors would insert a thin, long and flexible tube into your rectum. The tube is lighted so the doctors could see the inside of your large intestines. With colonoscopy, outgrowths, ulcers and inflamed tissues could be detected and hence, could help prevent subsequent transformation of polyps from benign to malignant formations.
Prior to colonoscopy, one is required to undergo a liquid diet to purge impurities and solid waste from the bowels. The liquid diet might consist of broth soup, coffee, tea, diet sodas, fruit juices and the likes. Before the procedure itself, an enema might also be required.
Colonoscopy, with its direct-to-the-point method might just save your life. So if you’re experiencing any of the above symptoms — go to the nearest hospital now and get checked. There’s no better cure than prevention.
Watch this colonoscopy video from the Purple Medical Blog.
Topics: Colon Cancer, Early Detection |
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