Colorectal cancer

What Is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that is caused by the uncontrolled growth of malignant (cancerous) cells in the inner lining of the colon or rectum. The colon and rectum, also known as the large intestine, are parts of the digestive system. The primary function of the large intestine is to absorb water and excrete solid waste. The wall of the colon and rectum is composed of several layers. Colorectal cancer begins in the innermost layer of the wall (the mucosa) and can spread outward into the other layers and beyond. The stage, or extent, of the disease (see later) depends on how far the cancer has spread. Most colorectal cancers begin as polyps. Polyps are small, benign (noncancerous) growths that form on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Not all polyps change into cancer. Whether or not they do depends on the type of polyp. Adenomatous polyps (adenomas) are the most common type of polyp that can change into cancer. They are what physicians refer to as a precancerous condition. Certain types of hyperplastic polyps, specifically microvesicular…

moves into the rectum for storage until signals are sent for its expulsion from the anus (Silverthorn, 2012). When carcinomas occur in either the colon or the rectum, they are collectively labeled as colorectal cancer. Despite the different locations of these carcinomas, the similarities in their pathophysiology and their origin in the same type of cells allow them to be labeled as one collective disease (Ballinger & Anggiansah, 2007). Colorectal cancer can develop from…

constituencies related to your Final Project community health issue, and explain why you chose them. Based on the most current report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Low-income, low education level individuals are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer, yet they are more likely to die from colorectal cancer (CDC, 2013). Focusing on men and women with low socioeconomic status as the primary stakeholders is ideal. According to the American Cancer society, both men…

Screening and Early Detection for Colorectal Cancer Early detection and the removal of precancerous polyps can prevent the development of more than 50% of colorectal cancers (American College of Gastroenterology 2015). Screening is an integral part of preventing colorectal cancer. Screening is the process of looking for cancer or precancer in individuals who do not have symptoms of the disease. Physicians recommend that average-risk individuals get screened every 10 years starting at age 50.…

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Estimates show that reaching desired outcomes, in terms of colorectal cancer screening, could save 18,800 lives per year (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force USPSTF, 2014). According to Cancer Statistics, 2015; estimates of new colorectal cancer cases and deaths in the United States by the end of this year are: 132,700 and 49,700 respectively. In addition, estimates of…

Issue Brief Colorectal Cancer Prevention State of Illinois, Health Department Colorectal Cancer Coalition Winter 2016 ______________________________________________________________________ Overview Colorectal cancer is cancer that originates in either the colon (large intestine) or the rectum (anus). In determining the value of preventing colorectal cancer (CRC) it is important to remember that CRC is the “second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and the third…

Treatments/Managing for Colorectal cancer If you have colorectal tumor, your social insurance group will make a treatment arrange only for you. It will be founded on your necessities and may incorporate a blend of various medications. At the point when choosing which medicines to offer for colorectal malignancy, your social insurance group will consider: The area of the tumor or where the disease has returned (repeated) The stage of the cancer. Your general health. Your personal…

This article discusses how non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, may help protect against colorectal cancer. Yet, how much had to be taken, and for how long, to achieve those benefits is still being currently studied. Through some research, I found that African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. There might be a correlation with cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer since they are both high in African Americans. Therefore, the increase…

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the body. There are many types of cancer, and many people have or will be affected by cancer at some point in their life. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the colon or rectal. Depending on where the cancer starts, it can be diagnosed as just colon cancer or rectal cancer. These cancers are very similar so they are often talked about as one. Colorectal is the third most common cancer for both men and women, not including skin…

argument above. In his article titled “Active and Passive Euthanasia,” he explains two scenarios; a case involving a patient with incurable throat cancer, and another involving a baby with Down’s syndrome and a easily treatable intestinal blockage. Though these arguments cover a wide range of cases, they don’t appear to apply to Ms. Reese’s case. Throughout James Rachels’ discussion of the morality of active versus passive euthanasia, he fails to mention a case in which a patient is diagnosed…