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| | Colorectal cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Colon cancer staging is an estimate of the condition of a particular cancer for diagnostic and research purposes. | | | Many colorectal cancers are thought to arise from adenomatous polyps in the colon. | | | The stage of a cancer is usually quoted as a number I,II,III,IV derived from the TNM value grouped by prognosis; a higher number indicates a more advanced cancer and a likely worse outcome. |
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| | Health Information - Yale Medical Group |
| | Approximately 25 percent of individuals with colorectal cancer have at least one relative with colorectal cancer, while 75 percent of cases are persons without a family history. | | | When colorectal cancer is diagnosed, tests will be performed to determine how much cancer is present, and if the cancer has spread from the colon to other parts of the body. | | | Specifically, 3 percent to 5 percent of all colorectal cancer is due to hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC), while approximately 1 percent is due to familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). |
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| | Colorectal Cancer Therapy (Bowel Cancer) |
| | Generally, patients undergo a specific therapy because a cancer specialist, after analyzing all available data and the condition of the patient, has decided it is the best way to treat the cancer. | | | Treatment options for colorectal cancer depend on the stage of the tumor—that is, how far it has spread or how deeply it is affecting the intestinal wall and other tissues. | | | If you are to undergo radiation therapy, a radiation oncologist will determine how much radiation is needed, to which areas of the body it should be delivered, and how many doses of radiation will be necessary. |
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| | Colon Cacner |
| | Radiation therapy may be helpful in managing painful or symptomatic areas where the cancer has spread. | | | If patients experience pain, various pain medications may be used to alleviate pain. | | | Family History of colorectal cancer increases the risk of developing this illness in first- degree relatives. |
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| | Colon cancer |
| | While the role of statins in the prevention of colorectal cancer needs to be studied further, this may be an added benefit of cholesterol-lowering therapy. | | | Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. | | | People being treated for colorectal cancer have a five-year survival rate higher than 90 percent if treated in an early stage, before it has spread. |
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| | Screening for Colorectal Cancer: Recommendations and Rationale |
| | Fewer than 10 percent of colorectal cancers arise within reach of the examining finger, and some of these lesions will already be symptomatic. | | | Estimates of cost-effectiveness, however, suggest that, from a societal perspective, compared with no screening, all methods of colorectal cancer screening are likely to be as cost-effective as many other clinical preventive services—less than $30,000 per additional year of life gained. | | | The effectiveness of colonoscopy to prevent colorectal cancer or mortality has not been tested in a randomized clinical trial. |
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http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/3rduspstf/colorectal/colorr.htm
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| | Amazon.com: The American Cancer Society : Colorectal Cancer: Books: Bernard Md Levin |
| | The first hand experience of several patients as examples makes me aware the importance of early diagnosis and educate that colorectal cancer is highly curable and need not be alarmed as we usually fear about cancer. | | | From America's leading cancer authority comes a patient's advocacy book for colorectal cancer patients--and their families--that offers medical expertise, practical advice, and emotional support. | | | This important new book addresses the full range of issues that colorectal cancer patients and their families may face. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0679778136?v=glance
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| | National Cancer Institute - Colorectal Cancer Prevention |
| | Talk to your doctor about methods of preventing cancer that might be effective for you. | | | However, scientists have studied general patterns of cancer in the population to learn what things around us and what things we do in our lives may increase our chance of developing cancer. | | | You can talk to your doctor or health care professional about cancer prevention methods and whether they would be likely to help you. |
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http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/prevention/colorectal/patient
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| | Colorectal Cancer: Online Reference For Health Concerns |
| | According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer of the colon and rectum affects nearly 160,000 Americans each year, with one out of every 20 individuals at risk for developing colorectal cancer at some point in their lifetime. | | | The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer, which is higher in developed countries, appears to be 4.6% for men and 3.2% for women (Chu et al. | | | Fiber intake alters the intestinal transit time which in turn affects the exposure of the colorectal lining to mutagens. |
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| | colorectal cancer |
| | The following are key colorectal cancer "educational points" for patients to consider. | | | But to reduce the risk of developing CRC, they must be given to you by your doctor and used as part of your regular health check-ups. | | | More than 300 peer-reviewed articles on Hemoccult® have been published in the medical literature worldwide. |
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http://www.beckman.com/products/applications/diseasemgmt/colorectalca.asp
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| | NEJM -- Hereditary Colorectal Cancer |
| | Genomic instability in colorectal cancer: relationship to clinicopathological variables and family history. | | | This pattern, notwithstanding the Amsterdam criteria, would be sufficient for a diagnosis of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. | | | Panel A shows the initial assessment of what turned out to be a family with classic hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). |
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| | Colon Cancer Network |
| | This web site is intended to assist people with cancer, their family, friends and care givers find the information to help them make decisions regarding treatment and management of their disease. | | | Nothing presented herein should be construed as a substitute for professional advice from a physician or medical practitioner. | | | And more importantly, we are committed to ending this cancer in our lifetime. |
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http://www.colorectal-cancer.net
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| | National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month |
| | a new resource designed to help patients, caregivers and people at risk learn more about major colorectal cancer clinical trials. | | | to remind themselves, their loved ones and their friends that colorectal cancer is Preventable, Treatable and Beatable through regular screening. | | | CRPF is pleased that among our Buddy Bracelet Buddies are some notable Americans who are helping to put a human face on the disease. |
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http://www.preventcancer.org/colorectal
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| | Colorectal Cancer |
| | Why should I be concerned about cancer of the colon and the rectum? | | | Where can I learn more about cancer of the colon and the rectum? | | | You can also find out more about colorectal cancer by contacting the National Women's Health Information Center (800-994-9662) or the following organizations: |
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| | Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer - oncologychannel |
| | Incidence of colorectal cancer is highest in developed countries such as the United States and Japan, and lowest in developing countries in Africa and Asia. | | | Polyps gradually can become precancerous and then cancerous. | | | Cancer that originates in the colon or rectum may be called colon cancer, rectal cancer, or colorectal cancer. |
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http://www.oncologychannel.com/coloncancer
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| | Cancer Prevention and Control |
| | CDC is a leader in nationwide cancer prevention and control, working with national organizations, state health agencies and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective cancer prevention and control practices. | | | President Bush recognizes that while cancer is still the second leading cause of death in our country, it can be prevented, treated, and defeated by increasing public awareness and encouraging people to take appropriate steps to protect themselves. | | | Visit Cervical Cancer Awareness for information about cervical cancer and the NBCCEDP’s history, partnerships, and research activities. |
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| | Medicare.gov - Colorectal Cancer Information |
| | Treatment works best when colorectal cancer is found early. | | | To learn more about colorectal cancer, click on the following links: | | | Your risk for developing colorectal cancer may also increase if you
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| | Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation - Home |
| | National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a collaborative effort to increase awareness that colorectal cancer is largely preventable, treatable and beatable through regular screenings, a healthy lifestyle and expert clinical care. | | | Breast and Ovarian Cancer: New Hope, Longer Life... | | | The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation (CRPF) is a national, non-profit health foundation whose mission is the prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research and education. |
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| | Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer - Genetics Home Reference |
| | Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer is responsible for approximately 2 percent to 7 percent of all diagnosed cases of colorectal cancer. | | | You might also find information on treatment of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer in Educational resources and Patient support. | | | These resources address treatment or management of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer or some of its symptoms. |
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http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=hereditarynonpolyposiscolorectalcancer
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| | Sloan-Kettering - Colorectal Cancer |
| | In this section you can find information about our expertise in treating patients with colorectal cancer, our services, and our research. | | | Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the large intestine and rectum. | | | Indeed, colorectal cancer is the second most preventable cancer, after lung cancer. |
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| | Welcome to NCCRA |
| | EIF's NCCRA has a gift waiting for anyone who visits www.nccra.org and contributes $20 or more to support its colon cancer research and awareness efforts -- laughing gas, an air-freshening product from philosophy. | | | The Entertainment Industry Foundation's National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (EIF's NCCRA) and co-founder Katie Couric urge Americans to know the facts about colon cancer prevention with a series of activities planned as part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. | | | NCCRA Ambassador Carmen Marc Valvo, fashion designer and colon cancer survivor, stresses the importance of knowing family health history. |
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| | USNews.com: Health: Colorectal Cancer: Overview |
| | Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or rectal cancer, is cancer of the large intestine or bowel. | | | Colon cancer is among the most common types of cancer, with more than 104,000 new diagnoses each year. | | | However, certain kinds, called adenomatous polyps, have the potential to become cancerous. |
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| | Colorectal Cancer |
| | Colorectal Cancer: This disorder ranks the second most common visceral cancer in the United States and in Europe, affecting men and women equally. | | | This type of cancer usually spreads slowly, it's potentially curable in most patients if early diagnosis allows resection before nodal involvement. | | | Signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer result from local obstruction and, in later stages, from direct extension to adjacent organs (such as; bladder, prostate, uterus, vagina, sacrum) and distant metastasis (usually to the liver). |
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| | Colorectal Cancer |
| | Accounts for 8.5% of all new cancer cases | | | Colon Cancer related mortality in U.S. in 1998: 556,000 | | | This is one page of 12 in this chapter, 268 in this book, and 4701 in the Family Practice Notebook. |
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| | Colorectal Cancer - myDNA |
| | NEW YORK (myDNA News) Colon cancer patients who stop chemotherapy early have results equal to those receiving no treatment at all. | | | We comply with the HONcode standard for health trust worthy information: |
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