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The colon is the part of the digestive system where the waste material is stored. The rectum is the end of the colon adjacent to the anus. Together, they form a long, muscular tube called the large intestine (also known as the large bowel). Tumors of the colon and rectum are growths arising from the inner wall of the large intestine. Benign tumors of the large intestine are called polyps. Malignant tumors of the large intestine are called cancers.

Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last 6 inches of the colon. Together, they’re often referred to as colorectal cancers. About 112,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer annually, and about 41,000 new cases of rectal cancer are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society.

Most colorectal cancers begin as a polyp (say “pahl-ip”). At first, a polyp is a small, harmless growth in the wall of the colon. However, as a polyp gets larger, it can develop into a cancer that grows and spreads.

Continue reading ‘Colon Cancer – Common Causes of Colon Cancer’ »

WOW! What an important subject! I could repeat all the standard answers given to us by the allopathic medical community…but you can research this for yourself. And, by no means, am I suggesting that you shouldn’t listen to your personal healthcare professional. But I am giving you some ideas that you might want to study and evaluate for yourself.

In my opinion, colon cancer (or any type of cancer) is not caused by any “one” thing. It’s a result of the world we live in, including environmental toxins that are all around us and eating foods that are void of the nutrition that we must have to be healthy. This article is intended as Colon Cancer Causes Treatment and Prevention information.

The colon is our waste disposal organ. Its job is to eliminate food wastes that our body can’t break down, absorb and utilize. This waste is full of bacteria…and when we don’t eliminate regularly, the waste is allowed to sit in the colon and can lead to cancer.

Risk factors for colon cancer are age, family history, other colon disorders such as IBS and Chron’s Disease. Diets high in fat, animal protein and refined carbohydrates seem to increase risk. You should eat foods high in fiber to help keep things moving along. Digestive enzymes will be a great help in breaking down the foods you eat so your body can utilize the nutrition. Continue reading ‘Colon Cancer! – Causes – Treatment – Prevention’ »