Cancer Treatment in India
The human colon is a muscular, tube-shaped organ measuring about 4 feet long. It extends from the end of your small bowel to your anus, twisting and turning through your abdomen (belly). The colon has 3 main functions.- To digest and absorb nutrients from food
- To concentrate fecal material by absorbing fluid (and electrolytes) from it
- To store and control evacuation of fecal material
Factors
that may increase your risk of colon cancer include:
·
Older age. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer
are older than 50. Colon cancer can occur in younger people, but it occurs much
less frequently.
·
African-American race. African-Americans have a greater risk of
colon cancer than do people of other races.
·
A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps. If you've
already had colon cancer or adenomatous polyps, you have a greater risk of
colon cancer in the future.
·
Inflammatory intestinal conditions. Chronic inflammatory diseases
of the colon, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, can increase your
risk of colon cancer.
·
Family history of colon cancer and colon polyps. You're more
likely to develop colon cancer if you have a parent, sibling or child with the
disease. If more than one family member has colon cancer or rectal cancer, your
risk is even greater.
·
Low-fiber, high-fat diet. Colon cancer and rectal cancer may be
associated with a diet low in fiber and high in fat and calories. Research in
this area has had mixed results. Some studies have found an increased risk of
colon cancer in people who eat diets high in red meat.
·
A sedentary lifestyle. If you're inactive, you're more likely to
develop colon cancer. Getting regular physical activity may reduce your risk of
colon cancer.
·
Diabetes. People with diabetes and insulin resistance may have an
increased risk of colon cancer.
·
Obesity. People who are obese have an increased risk of colon
cancer and an increased risk of dying of colon cancer when compared with people
considered normal weight.
·
Smoking. People who smoke cigarettes may have an increased risk
of colon cancer.
How is for Colon Cancer diagnosed?
· Colonoscopy: An
endoscope is inserted into the rectum and advanced through the colon, through
this the doctor can examine the entire colon.
· Diagnosis is
confirmed with a colon biopsy - Stage of disease is confirmed by pathologists
and imaging tests, such as computerized tomography (CT or CAT) scans.
· Endoscopic
ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be used to stage
rectal cancer
· Sigmoidoscopy: In
this an endoscope is interested in the rectum and moved through the left side
of the colon. It cannot be used to view the middle and right sides of the
colon.
· Fecal occult blood
test (FOBT) along with Complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia and CT ,
MRI or PET scans of the abdomen, pelvic area
Treatment Options available for Colon Cancer at B est Cancer Hospitals in India
Minimal Invasive Laparoscopic Colon
Cancer Surgery
The surgeon enters the abdomen by
placing a canula (a narrow tube like instrument) into the abdomen (belly)
through a small incision (½ -- ¼ inch)
Carbon Dioxide gas is pumped into the abdomen through the
port (cannula) to puff-up or inflate the belly, making working room for the
surgeon.
A laparoscope (a tiny
telescope connected to a video camera) is placed through the canula, and allows
the surgeon to see a magnified lighted view of the internal organs on a TV
monitor
2 to 4 other canulas are inserted to allow use
of special instruments to work inside the abdominal cavity (belly).
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