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Bowel Cancer affects the large bowel and the rectum, which are the lower parts of our digestive system. The exact cause of colorectal cancer is unknown but people who have a family history of the disease come under the high-risk category of developing bowel cancer. Bowel Cancer is becoming more and more common as years are passing by the number of patients with this type of cancer increasing rapidly and it does not matter whether the patent is young or old or whether you are a women or a man. Colorectal cancer can be detected at an early stage by monitoring stools, and especially by keeping vigilant for bleeding during defecation.

In cases of early bowel cancer, bright red blood drips are seen after defecation rather than at the same time. In any case, if you suspect the beginning of bowel cancer, you must get yourself checked thoroughly by your doctor as soon as possible. Citrus fruits and dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, spring greens, green peppers, and broccoli can help combat and prevent bowel cancer. In addition, deep orange-yellow fruit and vegetables, such as carrots, peaches, oranges, and bananas are also helpful. A capsule based on pure concentrated fish oils, omega-3 fatty acids, can help prevent bowel cancer. In a British study, 80% of patients given the super omega-3 capsules had a reduced risk of developing the disease The patients were given a highly purified form of Omega-3 oil, which can effect changes in cells known to cause bowel cancer. Continue reading ‘Bowel Cancer – How Can You Help Cure It?’ »

Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, is becoming an all to common form of cancer both in the United States and throughout the world.According to World Health Organization (WHO) numbers, this form of cancer accounts for 655,000 deaths worldwide each year – the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world.

A report issued by UK based World Center Research Fund last year suggested a link between red meat and cancer, and that eating processed meats like bacon or sausage every day ups your risk of bowel cancer by 63%.

Processed meat was one of the bad guys of the report, but others included diet and lifestyle choices (smoking and alcohol consumption to name a few) that could increase the risk of this type of cancer. The report also included evidence that tied extra weight to six different types of cancer.

Continue reading ‘The Link Between Red Meat and Cancer Plus Other Cancer Risks’ »

Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, is becoming an all to common form of cancer both in the United States and throughout the world.According to World Health Organization (WHO) numbers, this form of cancer accounts for 655,000 deaths worldwide each year – the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world.

A report issued by UK based World Center Research Fund last year suggested a link between red meat and cancer, and that eating processed meats like bacon or sausage every day ups your risk of bowel cancer by 63%.

Processed meat was one of the bad guys of the report, but others included diet and lifestyle choices (smoking and alcohol consumption to name a few) that could increase the risk of this type of cancer. The report also included evidence that tied extra weight to six different types of cancer.

Continue reading ‘The Link Between Red Meat and Cancer Plus Other Cancer Risks’ »

Diet is one of our lifestyle factors that can put us at risk. Generally, eating a healthy and balanced diet can significantly lower your risk of developing cancer. You are lowering your cancer risk if you-

Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables

Eat a diet low in fat particularly saturated fats

Limit the amount of red and processed meats such as ham in your diet.

Limit alcohol consumption

Ensure your diet has plenty of Folate. (Not enough Folate increases the risk of certain cancers). Folate is naturally found in vegetables, fruit and grain products.

Braise, stir fry, steam, poach, stew, casserole meats (this produces fewer chemicals that can often be produced when cooking meat at high temperatures

Avoid char grilled foods and meats and burnt barbequed foods due to the presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) which are carcinogenic

Include foods such as garlic, berries, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, bok choy, green tea, wholegrains such as barley, brown rice and oatmeal, turmeric, spinach, lettuce, red grapes, pinto and red kidney beans. These foods are linked with having cancer reducing properties.

Limit salt intake and avoid heavily salted foods and foods that have been pickled or smoked as well as highly processed foods

Eat 7 or more serves a day of grains, grain products, legumes, roots and tubers are needed to give protection from cancer. Continue reading ‘How Your Diet Affects Your Cancer Risk’ »

In medical terminology, Bowel Cancer is also referred to cancer of the colon or the rectum. Its initial symptoms are very unassuming and routine, like diarrhea and constipation to abdominal pain. However, it is the persistence of these symptoms which give the first indication of a more serious problem. This form of cancer usually affects the lining of the large intestine and then spreads to affect the whole of the large bowel. Normally, it does not affect the small bowel so commonly.

The symptoms to watch out for are:

* Rectal Bleeding – This is one of the initial signs. You will observe blood in the feces either actual blood or tar like appearance.

* Abdominal Pain and Feeling of Fullness – Any abdominal pain which refuses to go away with normal and routine medication requires scanning for colon cancer. You will want to visit the toilet but the body will not pass any stools. In case the cancer tumor is located lower in the rectum, there will be pain during bowel movement too. Continue reading ‘Bowel Cancer Symptoms’ »

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What is small bowel cancer and what causes it? Your bowel is that section of your intestine that connects to the anus, and is important to the excretion process. Now, can you think that if this bowel is so important, what are the chances that cancer will develop in the bowel? Actually, it has become quite common. The small bowel is a long ‘tube’ that takes up nutrients and water from foods as well as constructs waste materials into feces. This is all done by the workings of the 3 divisions of the small bowel, particularly the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum. Hence, it is considered to not only be a vital part of the excretion system, but also of the digestive system. In addition, it provides a link for the stomach and the large intestine, more commonly known as the colon. Continue reading ‘What is Small Bowel Cancer?’ »

Bowel cancer symptoms include a wide range of undesirable signs, some of them include frequent and regular abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. If these things are left untended one may even go as far as to experience bleeding in the anal orifice or hints of blood in the stool. Feelings of pain while defecating should also be given attention to as it can also be a sign of a developing tumor.

Bowel cancer, also known by its other two names, colorectal cancer and colon cancer, describes cancerous growths that stem from the colon, rectum and appendix. Most cases begin with adenomatous polyps found in the colon. Although these mushroom-like growths are usually benign, they can sometimes develop into cancer if they’re left unchecked. Continue reading ‘Bowel Cancer Symptoms – Discover the Warning Signs That Could Save Your Life!’ »

Cancer of the bowel or colorectal cancer as it is commonly called is cancer that goes after the cells that are around the bowel itself. This type of cancer is really very curable if caught and treated early on. And early on treatment is the key here. If it becomes advanced, the chances of a successful remission of this cancer are smaller.

Basically what happens in bowel cancer, is that there is what is referred to as a mutation occurs. The cells which link back to genes, begin to become uncontrolled, and thus, a number of cells bunch together, forming cancer. Polyps are actually what these formations are called, and in this stage of pre-cancer, are called an adenoma in medical terms. Polyps can be removed via a colonoscopy if found in time. If not found soon enough, these formations of polyps will continue their growth on and on, until they are lodged in the colon, forming the cancer growing environment there. So this explains why a colonoscopy is good preventive care.

Once these polyps have now turned cancerous, you would begin to notice symptoms. The main thing a person will then notice is bleeding from the rectum. Continue reading ‘Bowel Cancer and the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments’ »