Colon Cancer

Blue Unity, Gut Resilience

Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells
form in the tissues of the colon.

Blue Unity, Gut Resilience

Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells
form in the tissues of the colon.

Anatomy of the Colon

The colon is part of the body’s digestive system, which removes and processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body

The digestive system is made up of the esophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestines

The first 6 feet of the large intestine are called the large bowel or colon

The last 6 inches are the rectum and the anal canal, and the anal canal ends at the anus (the opening of the large intestine to the outside of the body)

Lymph vessels lead to organs called lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped structures that are found throughout the body. They filter substances in a fluid called lymph and help fight infection and disease.

Clusters of lymph nodes are found near the breast in the axilla (under the arm), above the collarbone, and in the chest

Doctors Advice Colon Cancer Symptoms

Risk of Colon Cancer

Health history can affect the risk of developing colon cancer.

Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesn’t mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if you think you may be at risk.

Some risk factors are:

Polyps History

A personal history of polyps (small areas of bulging tissue) in the colon or rectum, where some polyps have a stalk and others do not

Hereditary Conditions

Certain hereditary conditions, such as familial adenomatous polyposis and hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC; Lynch Syndrome)

History of Conditions

A history of ulcerative colitis (ulcers in the lining of the large intestine) or Crohn disease, or cancer of the colon, rectum, ovary, endometrium, or breast

Family History

A family history of cancer of the colon or rectum

Signs & Symptoms

Vomiting, feeling very tired or Weight loss for no known reason

Frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness, or cramps

Diarrhea, constipation, or feeling that the bowel does not empty all the way/ change in bowel habits

Stools narrower than usual or bloody (either bright red or very dark)

A Mandarin video explanation by Dr. Lim on Colon Cancer:

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