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People Who Are at More Risk of Developing Colon Cancer by Rita Wilbert
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People Who Are at More Risk of Developing Colon Cancer |
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Cancer is defined as the abnormal growth of cells that can invades and destroy the tissues nearby. In the case for colon cancer, it starts from small, noncancerous known as the adenomatous polyps that form on the inner wall of the large intestine. Over time, some of these polyps may turn into colon cancer. However, researchers still fail to understand the exact causes of colon cancer. Moreover, Research has shown that people with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop colon cancer. Learn from this article who are at more risk of development of colon cancer.
- Obese individuals
- Those people aged over 50 years old
- People with family history of colon cancer
- People who have personal history of inflammatory bowel disease
- People who have less physical activities
- Alcoholic people
- Men
- People who suffered ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disese
- People who have poor diet and lifestyle
- People with smoking habits
- African Americans
Although there is no treatment for cancer, the surgeon can recommend the patient with options to ease colon cancer. Treatment option includes radiation, chemotherapy and surgery. In the event when cancer is advanced, surgery is recommended to relieve the blockage of the colon.
However, there is a new type of colon surgery which is assisted by a surgical robot. Robotic-assisted colon surgery uses a combination of high-definition 3D magnified camera, robotic technology and miniature instruments to enhance the surgeon's skills. Moreover, every treatment has its set of benefits and drawbacks. For a more complete information on surgical risks, safety and indications for use, please refer to the page on da Vinci lawsuit at davinci-lawsuit.org .
About the author:
The author works as an online medical researcher and journalist. One of the major subjects that the author is currently working on is the safety issues on robotic surgery systems, such as the da Vinci robotic system.
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