Cancer is one of the most dangerous diseases seen all over the world. There are many different types of cancer. Colon cancer in the large intestine is among the most dangerous types of cancer. Colon cancer is one of the cancer types that causes the most loss of life. Early detection of this cancer, which is more common in men than in women, saves lives. Correct treatment is vital in colon cancer.
COLON CANCER RISK FACTORS
- advanced age
- Presence of polyps in the intestine (especially those with adenomatous pathology)
- Presence of colorectal cancer patients in the family
- Presence of certain genetic disorders that have caused marked changes in genes (patients with non-hereditary polyposis colon cancer) and/or familial polyposis syndromes characterized by hereditary polyps in the colon and rectum
- Presence of inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) that may cause cancer by disrupting the intestinal cell type within a certain period of time
- Having a history of ovarian, breast and uterine cancer in women
- Excessive consumption of processed and animal foods, less consumption of fruits and vegetables and smoking
COLON CANCER SYMPTOMS
- Changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea-constipation and these changes last longer than a few days
- Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bowel
- Blood in the stool (bright or dark red), or darkening of the stool color
- Abdominal bloating, cramp-like pain or gas
- Weight loss for no known reason
- constant fatigue