Cancer Resources

Colon cancer is a serious problem and unfortunately affects a great many people. If not detected early, it can cause significant damage and death. So while early detection is key, here are some advanced colon cancer symptoms to be aware of.

First of all it is very unfortunate that many people have no idea they have colon cancer until the symptoms are quite advanced. But in earlier stages, some common symptoms may include fatigue, night sweats, anemia, blood in the stool, diarrhea, constipation, lack of bowel movements or pain in the right shoulder.

It is particularly important to address the situation where you find blood in the stool. There are many reasons why blood might show up in the stool and they have nothing to do with cancer. However this is something which should not be ignored and it is always a good idea to check it out with your Doctor to be sure. Continue reading ‘Advanced Colon Cancer Symptoms’ »

Colon cancer is of major concern today and especially for those of us over fifty years old. There is much written about it of late so you have many resources at your disposal.

Here we will briefly go over some of the things to look out for if you’re concerned. Please note that your best resource if you have any concerns is your doctor.

Although colon cancer can be life threatening, this cancer has a good survival rate if caught early enough, so be vigilant. Make sure you have regular checkups and tests as prescribed. Continue reading ‘Colon Cancer Symptoms and Signs: Know What to Look For’ »

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’ »

Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. It is a walnut like organ below the bladder which is responsible to produce liquid in the semen. This cancer forms in a slow pace however, there are some cases of aggressive prostate cancer.

Slow paced prostate cancer may not cause significant harm but the aggressive types are more deadly and can cause various symptoms. This includes difficulty in urinating, problems during sexual intercourse, pain in the lower back and hips, erectile dysfunction, blood in urine or semen.

Not all prostate related symptoms are cancerous. This organ grows as men age which causes constant pressure on the neighboring organs such as bladder. Once the prostate grows in an abnormal size, you can also suffer from prostate cancer symptoms. This condition is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). This is not cancer and can be treated once it become irritating. Continue reading ‘Things To Know About Prostate Cancer’ »

Colon or colorectal cancer can affect anyone, even though the people over the age of 50 are in higher risk of getting this disease. Its symptoms can mimic the ones of less dangerous conditions, so it is a good idea to be aware of them and to know when to see a doctor for them.

The unexplained changes in the bowel movement are the first sings of colon cancer. Some sufferers have diarrhea while others have constipation. Having any of these problems for more than 2 or 3 weeks is certainly a red flag.

In many cases, the symptoms are more specific. Not being able to empty the bowel completely rectal cramping and urgency to move the bowels are other disturbing signs. Having long and think stools that have the shape of pencils also signals a problem. Continue reading ‘Colon Cancer Symptoms – When to See a Doctor’ »

February 15 is celebrated as the International Child Cancer Day, to remind us to the increasing cases of child cancer. It is estimated that 2-4% of all cancer attacking children. Although this number seems small, but cancer contribute 10% of deaths in children. According to data in 2007, in Indonesia it was found about 4100 new child cancer patients each year
Not yet known exactly what causes cancer in children. Cancer that attacks the baby since birth, is thought that the cause is cell growth aberration due to the genetic defects in uteri. In older children, it is thought the cause is environmental factors and unhealthy children food and it may be due to radiation or viral infection or a combination of genetic, environmental, radiation, and infections.
The most common cancer found in children is blood cancer or leukemia (25-30%), followed by retinoblastoma (cancer of the retina of the eye), lymphoma (lymph node cancer), neuroblastoma (nerve cancer), kidney cancer (Wilms tumor), rabdomiosarcoma (striated muscle cancer), and osteosarcoma (bone cancer).
Like cancer attacking adults, cancer in children can be cured if found in early stages. But early cancer detection is not easy in children, because children cannot understand and tell the symptoms felt. Therefore the role of the people around them is very important in detecting the cancer symptoms. Continue reading ‘Cancer Symptoms On Children’ »

Know More Familiar Cancer Symptoms And Signs of Cancer

- Weight loss:
is the first sign of cancer, especially cancer of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, or lungs. Weight loss will come down drastically due to unclear reasons, loss of appetite, or easily tired.

- Fever or night sweats

- Change the skin:
certain cancers can produce visible skin signs such as hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erythema, itching, or excessive hair growth.

- The wound that never healed in the mouth.

- It’s hard to swallow.
constant pain in the mouth can become cancerous mouth and must be dealt with promptly, especially in patients who smoke, chew tobacco, or frequently drink alcohol.
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) may indicate cancer of the esophagus, stomach, or throat. Continue reading ‘Cancer Symptoms’ »

Know More Familiar Cancer Symptoms And Signs of Cancer

- Weight loss:
is the first sign of cancer, especially cancer of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, or lungs. Weight loss will come down drastically due to unclear reasons, loss of appetite, or easily tired.

- Fever or night sweats

- Change the skin:
certain cancers can produce visible skin signs such as hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erythema, itching, or excessive hair growth.

- The wound that never healed in the mouth.

- It’s hard to swallow.
constant pain in the mouth can become cancerous mouth and must be dealt with promptly, especially in patients who smoke, chew tobacco, or frequently drink alcohol.
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) may indicate cancer of the esophagus, stomach, or throat. Continue reading ‘Cancer Symptoms’ »

Know More Familiar Cancer Symptoms And Signs of Cancer

- Weight loss:
is the first sign of cancer, especially cancer of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, or lungs. Weight loss will come down drastically due to unclear reasons, loss of appetite, or easily tired.

- Fever or night sweats

- Change the skin:
certain cancers can produce visible skin signs such as hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erythema, itching, or excessive hair growth.

- The wound that never healed in the mouth.

- It’s hard to swallow.
constant pain in the mouth can become cancerous mouth and must be dealt with promptly, especially in patients who smoke, chew tobacco, or frequently drink alcohol.
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) may indicate cancer of the esophagus, stomach, or throat. Continue reading ‘Cancer Symptoms’ »