Colorectal cancer The colon‚ or the large intestine‚ is the lower part of the digestive system. The last few inches of it are called the rectum. Cancers in these regions are often referred to as colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in the world‚ with more than a million cases and over 694‚000 deaths every year. Gastroenterologists‚ specialists of gastrointestinal tract diseases‚ recommend regular screening tests to help prevent colon cancer by identifying polyps
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5 Ways to Reduce a Senior’s Risk of Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths‚ and 90 percent of all cases are found in adults aged 50 and above. However‚ it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer if detected early. It’s important for seniors to take certain steps to reduce their risk of cancer and maintain a high quality of life. Maintaining a high quality of life can be challenging for some seniors‚ but professional caregivers can help
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developing colorectal cancer. I believe that research studies were done to help distinguish important risk factors that are related to the development of colorectal cancer. With that being said‚ when a person completes the assessment it calculates and detects that person’s potential risk. Also‚ it provides education and tips on how to prevent or treat the disease. 2. How does the risk assessment level or score compare to the relative risk? The risk assessment score is based on research studies to calculate
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effect by cancer in one way or another. Whether a family member‚ friend‚ or even they have had the disease themselves. Most people understand that family history‚ sun exposer‚ occupation‚ and even chemicals can cause a certain type of cancer. In this paper I will talk about a potential cancer causing habit that is not discussed as much as it should; diet. More specifically‚ this essay will be focused on red meat vs vegetarian consumption‚ and whether or not they cause colorectal cancer. Keywords:
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of client diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and one of the four leading threats to human health and development along with cardiovascular diseases‚ chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes (WHO‚ 2011). It is estimated that cancer accounted for 13% of all deaths worldwide in 2008‚ of which colorectal cancer along with lung and breast cancers contributed to 45% of world’s total cancer mortality (Ferlay‚ et al.‚ 2010). Cancer continues to be a leading
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Should We Avoiding Colorectal Cancer by Eating Less “Risk” Red Meat? A Case Study in Canada Abstract The connection of red meat consumption and some certain cancers‚ especially colorectal cancer‚ has been a scientific debate for a long time. Quite many observational studies have associated high red meat consumption with potential risk of colorectal cancer. There are certain relevant associations suggest that people should limit the intake of red meat to certain amount‚ for instance‚ 500g per
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SCREENING FOR COLORECTAL CANCER IN MALAYSIA CONSENSUS/CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES Malaysian Society of Gastroenterology & Hepatology‚ College of Surgeons of Malaysia‚ Academy of Medicine‚ Malaysia Committee Members: Prof Mohamed Akhtar Qureshi IMU‚ Seremban (Convenor) Assoc Prof. Mahendra Raj USM‚ Kota Baru Assoc Prof Ong Kee Thiam UH‚ Kuala Lumpur Dr Jayaram Menon Hospital Kota Kinabalu Dr Tan Yan Mei UH‚ Kuala Lumpur Dr Tan Soon Seng SJMC‚ Selangor
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Patient LR‚ like so many of my patients‚ has an unusual background‚ with a graduate degree‚ study abroad‚ and expertise in art. Before we first met‚ he had worked successfully in business for many years. His very devoted wife had a Ph.D. and had‚ before retirement‚ worked as a college professor. He had been in good health when in July of 1991‚ at age 70‚ a routine chest x-ray at the time of his yearly physical revealed a small right lung nodule suspicious for possible malignancy. A repeat x-ray
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Endometrial cancer is the most prevalent gynecologic malignancy in the Unites States. Even though the cancer occurs most frequently in postmenopauasal women‚ 5% of the total number cases are found in women 40 years and younger. These women usually have specific risk factors such as morbid obesity‚ chronic anovulation‚ and hereditary syndromes (Schuiling & Likis‚ 2013). As future providers‚ it will be vital to know and understand the risk factors for endometrial cancer and the signs and symptoms
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Pancreatic cancer (PaCa) is a rapidly progressive and metastatic cancer with the lowest survival of any human cancer. Resistance of PaCa to current treatment regimens contributes to the dismal prognosis of this malignancy. There have been over ten phase II/III clinical trials aiming at curing PaCa during the past decade without significant success. In fact‚ a recent trial showing that Abraxane when combined with gemcitabine improved the overall patient survival by 1.8 months compared to gemcitabine
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