Colorectal polyp

15-HYDROXYPROSTAGLANDIN DEHYDROGENASE IN COLON CANCER TREATED WITH ASPIRIN According to the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF) men (black men more specifically) in the United States have the highest incidence of colorectal cancer as compared to women. Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum due to the abnormal cell proliferation caused by Prostaglandin E2(PGE2). PGE2 is increased or stimulated by cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and COX-1 is…

What is metastatic colorectal cancer? “Metastatic cancer is cancer that has spread to other parts of the body” (WebMD). When the colon or rectal cancer spreads through the body, it is often found in the liver, sometimes found in the lungs, bones and other organs of the body. Colorectal cancer often happens when cells that are not grown normally in your colon or rectum, these cells are grown together and forms polyps, which are “benign growths (noncancerous tumors or neoplasms) involving the…

variety of endoscopy or bronchoscopy procedures, and learn how to skillfully handle and maneuver the scopes and related equipment, in order to get meaningful results. A few of the endoscopists learned their skills as part of a residency in general or colorectal surgery rather than Internal Medicine. Endoscopy and bronchoscopy doctors work with various other types of…

Genetic Variation Testing On Lynch Syndrome Lynch Syndrome is an hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer which is a disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer. Researcher says that people who have lynch syndrome are more likely to develop colorectal cancer than anybody. The genetic test for lynch syndrome is MLH1. MLH1 is Mutl homolo g1, Colon cancer, nonpolyposis type 2. Lynch syndrome also have an risk of cancer of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder…

colonic wall therefore promoting polyps’ detection. Evidently, risks…

family member to help in the prevention of colorectal cancer? Since early screening can prevent colorectal cancer, it is important to encourage that friend or family to have a colonoscopy done as soon as possible. Educate the friend about early screening, and also if there are other modifiable risk factors such as smoking, the friend would be encouraged to quit. Imagine having a brother age 50 African American who have not been screened for colorectal cancer, but…

storage of digestive juices. Peristalsis, a wavelike motion of the colon moves waste through the large intestine, also slows down, often resulting in chronic constipation in older people. Increased risk of diverticulosis and polyps – and for some - the development of colorectal cancer are common ailments of an aging gut. When detected early, cancers within the colon are treatable. Approximately 80% of colon cancers can be observed and removed during a colonoscopy, while 50% of rectal cancers…

As the Cleveland Clinic has stated, “In its early stages, FAP has no symptoms. That is why genetic testing or endoscopic screening starting at puberty when polyps first appear is so important. The diagnosis can and should be made before symptoms and colorectal cancer occur.” In other cases, such as late-onset ovarian cancer, it is good to know before tumours and such develop, because this could mean that the afflicted person could never have children. While…

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…

Bowel Cancer Bowel Cancer also know as colorectal cancer is a very common cancer in Australia. Research and studies has shown the cancer affects about 1 in 20 persons in Australia. The large bowel which is also called colon is the last section in the digestion system. Food passes through the longer, thinner part of the bowel where nutrients are absorbed which then moves through longer bowel where it becomes solid faces. The colon is divided into three sections – Ascending, transverse and…