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Watching for the Symptoms of Colon Cancer by Rita Wilbert
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Watching for the Symptoms of Colon Cancer |
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Our body is undergoing a lot of changes and repair every day of our lives. There are billions of cells that are destroyed and are replaced new cells, trying to make the perfect copy of the cell because it must be capable of the function of the destroyed cell. However, there are times that the process of the cell replacement goes wrong. This may give risk to the development of cancer cells. Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. Cancer cells can developed in the colon.
Colorectal cancer can be present for several years before symptoms develop. Symptoms vary according to where in the large intestine the tumor is located. The symptoms of colon cancer may be numerous or nonspecific. Below are some of the symptoms associated with colon cancer:
- Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding
- Changes in bowel habit, such as diarrhea, constipation, or narrowing of the stool that lasts for more than a few days
- Unable to completely empty the bowel
- Unintended weight loss
- More frequent gas pains or stomach cramps
- Pain in the rectum
- Fatigue or weakness
- Feeling of bloated or fullness
- Change of appetite
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
However, there a many individuals with colon cancer who do not experienced symptoms in its early stage. When symptoms appear, they will likely vary, depending on the cancer's size and location in your large intestine.
If colon cancer symptoms are present, they will vary depending on the tumor's size and location in the large intestine. The symptoms are often characterized as localized changes that affect bowel habits or overall systematic changes that affect your whole body, such as fatigue and weight loss. Still, if you have any of these problems, it's important to see your doctor right away so the cause can be found and treated, if needed.
There is a new minimally invasive surgical procedure for colon cancer called robotic-assisted surgery. It uses state-of-the art technology that requires only a few small incisions and allows patients to recover faster. It enables your doctor to operate with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control. Da Vinci’s 3D, high-definition vision system allows surgeons to see key anatomy with immense depth and clarity. However, there are reports that some patients experience serious health complications during or after the surgery. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. 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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