Detected Bone Cancer
Bones form the core structure of our body. In total, there are 200 bones in a human body that support us and provide protection to our body organs. Though bone cancer is not as common as most other types of cancer, it is quite dangerous like most cancers.
Types of bone cancer
There are mainly 2 categories in which we can classify bone cancer – primary bone cancer and secondary bone cancer. When the bone cancer originates in the bone itself, it is categorised as primary bone cancer and when it spreads from a cancer elsewhere in the body it is known as secondary bone cancer. Though there are quite a few different kinds of bone cancer, the most common one is Osteosarcoma. This type of bone cancer occurs primarily in younger adults and affects knee joints the most.
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Risk Cancer Colon
Colon Cancer Risk Factors
Age. Colon cancer most commonly occurs in people over 50, however it can occur in younger people. It is important for people to know the symptoms of colon cancer and to participate in colon cancer screening at the appropriate age.
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Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the colon (large
intestine). It is sometimes called colorectal cancer, and it refers to
cancer that affects the colon or/and the rectum. The colon and the
rectum are both part of the large intestine. Colon cancer is one of the
most common types of cancer.
What Causes Colon Cancer
Although
researchers don’t know yet what definitely causes colon cancer, they
have identified several risk factors for developing colon cancer. Risk
factors include age, diet, genetics, alcohol and other factors.
Symptoms of Colon Cancer
The
most commonly experienced symptom of colon cancer are rectal bleeding
and narrow stools. Be advised that sometimes colon cancer does not
present any symptoms until the disease has advanced. This makes colon
cancer screening essential.
How to Find Out if You Have Colon Cancer
Report
any symptoms you have to your doctor. It is recommended that people 50
and over have a colonoscopy every 10 years if they are at average risk.
There are other methods of colon cancer screening beside the
colonoscopy. Talk to your doctor about which is best for you and how
often to get screened.
Fast Facts about Colon Cancer
- Colon cancer is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the U.S.
- About 105,000 cases were diagnosed in 2005 in the U.S.
- Only 39% of colon cancer cases are detected early
- It is the second leading cause of cancer realted death in the U.S.