Colon Cancer
Pathophysiology
Colon Cancer Introduction
Pathophysiology is based on structural changes and abnormalities that cause disease and defects. Colon cancer is a disease of the large intestine. Cancer early on shows no signs or symptom and is called the silent killer. In the early stage there would be small noncancerous polyps that are growths on the lining of the large intestine. When the cancer goes undetected for a long period it will proliferate and be noticed. When left untreated the cell proliferates and becomes resistant to apoptosis and leaves no room for normal cells causing carcinogenesis. There are cancer diagnostics and treatment methods to help lower the risks of cancer. Still cancer is the leading cause of death. …show more content…
Malignant is the term used to describe a tumor or growth that is cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body. This cancer is a complex cancer. It involves the interruption and controlling over intestinal epithelial cell lining proliferation, differentiation, and prevents cell death, apoptosis. The cells in the body rely on vital mechanisms to replenish the body and help it perform properly.
Symptoms
In the early stages of colon cancer, signs and symptoms are misunderstood and this misunderstanding can lead to carcinoma. Symptoms of the cancer causes bowel changes, vomiting, bloody stool, and unexplained weight loss are just a few signs. Frequent constipation is another factor that can cause colon cancer. So, eat a diet that is healthy and includes lots of fiber because fiber is good for the colon.
When colon cancer has progressed and is in the later stages a person can develop anorexia. Anorexia is the loss of appetite. Also, symptoms in later stage include belching, loss of energy, unable to completely empty bowel, low sex drive, bleeding from rectum, and
Pathophysiology
Colon Cancer Introduction
Pathophysiology is based on structural changes and abnormalities that cause disease and defects. Colon cancer is a disease of the large intestine. Cancer early on shows no signs or symptom and is called the silent killer. In the early stage there would be small noncancerous polyps that are growths on the lining of the large intestine. When the cancer goes undetected for a long period it will proliferate and be noticed. When left untreated the cell proliferates and becomes resistant to apoptosis and leaves no room for normal cells causing carcinogenesis. There are cancer diagnostics and treatment methods to help lower the risks of cancer. Still cancer is the leading cause of death. …show more content…
Malignant is the term used to describe a tumor or growth that is cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body. This cancer is a complex cancer. It involves the interruption and controlling over intestinal epithelial cell lining proliferation, differentiation, and prevents cell death, apoptosis. The cells in the body rely on vital mechanisms to replenish the body and help it perform properly.
Symptoms
In the early stages of colon cancer, signs and symptoms are misunderstood and this misunderstanding can lead to carcinoma. Symptoms of the cancer causes bowel changes, vomiting, bloody stool, and unexplained weight loss are just a few signs. Frequent constipation is another factor that can cause colon cancer. So, eat a diet that is healthy and includes lots of fiber because fiber is good for the colon.
When colon cancer has progressed and is in the later stages a person can develop anorexia. Anorexia is the loss of appetite. Also, symptoms in later stage include belching, loss of energy, unable to completely empty bowel, low sex drive, bleeding from rectum, and