The large intestine is made up of the colon (the upper five to six feet) and the rectum (the last six to eight inches). This is where the last stage of digestion occurs and where solid waste is held until it is released. Colorectal cancer is second only to lung cancer among cancers that kill [...]
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Alternative Colon Cancer Treatment
Posted by admin on December 28th, 2009
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Posted by admin on December 22nd, 2009
With a new year almost upon us, many of us are thinking about health and wellness and that goes for preventive care against common cancers like breast cancer, prostate and colon cancer, among others. Unfortunately, many diagnosed with cancer are faced with staggering drug costs, even though some of those drugs, especially Avastin, has shown [...]
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Posted by admin on November 13th, 2009
Surgical procedures Your surgeon removes the part of your colon that contains the cancer, along with a margin of normal tissue on either side of the cancer to help ensure that no cancer is left behind. Nearby lymph nodes are usually also removed and tested for cancer.Your surgeon is often able to reconnect the healthy [...]
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