Later, as they grow, constipation or diarrhea, bloody or black stool, persistent cramping, gas or abdominal pain may become evident (Colon cancer, 2008, the Mayo Clinic, p.1). Patients may experience a sense of their bowl not completely emptying (Colon cancer, 2008, the Mayo Clinic, p.4). However, many of these symptoms have other origins, yet another reason that early screening to determine that cancer is the cause. Symptoms As the disease progresses,

Tobacco use or cigarette smoking is also linked to the development of colorectal cancers most especially after more than 35 years of smoking. but, there is no biological explanation for this link. Colorectal cancer is often incidentally found in screening procedures and may be completely asymptomatic. But approximately half of patients with colorectal carcinoma experience abdominal pain, this is the most common symptom. About 35% of patients have altered bowel

TREATMENT While the most important factor in colorectal cancer is early detection, treatment is an important component. Treatment is driven by how advanced the cancer is. The cancerous tumor must be removed along with adjacent tissue. After this is done, the two ends of the intestines are joined. This is markedly invasive surgery and often will require a temporary colostomy. A colostomy is an opening in the abdomen through which feces

This is related to bronchitis, asthma and long-term conditions such as lung cancer and bladder cancer (Robinson, 2009). It is estimated that the chances of getting bladder cancer is high for ex-smokers and passive smokers even after thirty years later. This brings us to the question of management of bladder cancer for current and ex-smokers as well as passive smokers. The management of bladder cancer is a three-pronged approach that involves

Fatty Acids Colorectal Cancer Fatty Acids and Colorectal Cancer The article titled "Dietary Fatty Acids and Colorectal Cancer: A Case-Control Study" describes a seven-year study of close to 3000 subjects studying the relationship between fatty acids and colorectal cancer. As the study involved the analysis of data collected on colorectal patients over a seven-year period, and thus started with the outcome of colorectal cancer and traced backwards to discover a relationship between

Producing a Healthier Biscuit: Evidence for Adding Dietary Fiber The importance of fiber One common way to improve the health profile of baked goods is to add fiber, usually in the form of whole grain products vs. refined white flour. It is important to note when developing the nutritional profile of the proposed biscuit that not all types of fiber are created equal. There are two basic kinds of fiber: soluble and