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Colon and rectal cancer is a cancer that attacks the colon and rectum. This disease is deadly cancers rank 2. The colon is part of the digestive system. As we know the digestive system starts from the mouth and throat (esophagus), stomach, small intestine (duodenum, yeyunum, ileum), large intestine (colon), rectum and ends at the anus. The large intestine consists of the colon and rectum. Colon or large intestine is the colon after small intestine, consisting of the right colon (ascending colon), the middle upper colon (transverse colon) and left colon (colon desenden). After the colon, rectum, which is then above the anal canal. Part of the colon associated with the small intestine called the caecum, while the part related to the rectum colon called the sigmoid colon.

Cancer is a disease of malignant cell growth. Can be about any organ in the human body. When the attack on the colon, it is called colon cancer, when on the rectum, it is called rectal cancer. When the colon or rectum is called colorectal cancers.

Colon cancer as other cancer properties, has the nature to grow relatively fast, can infiltrate or rooted (infiltration) into the surrounding tissue and destroying it, it can spread far through the lymph nodes and blood vessels to distant organs from its original place to grow, such as the liver , the lungs, which can ultimately cause death if not handled properly.

Cancer colorectal otherwise known as Ca. Colon or Bowel Cancer is a form of malignancy that occurs in the colon, rectum, and appendix (appendix). In developed countries, cancer is ranked the third most frequent, and became the leading cause of death in the western world. To find it required an act which is called the colonoscopy, whereas for treatment is surgery followed by chemotherapy.
Symptoms

At first the symptoms are not obvious, such as body weight decreased (as a common symptom of malignancy) and unexplained fatigue. After going some time before other symptoms appear related to the presence of tumor in a meaningful size in the colon. The closer the location of the tumor to the anal symptoms usually increase. When we talk about the symptoms of colon tumors, the symptoms are divided into three, namely local symptoms, general symptoms, and symptoms spread (metastasis).

Local symptoms are:

* Changes in bowel habits
o Changes in frequency of bowel movements, reduced (constipation) or increased (diarrhea)
o Sensation like unfinished bowel movement, (still wanted but could not get out) and change in diameter and the size of stool (feces). Both are characteristic of colorectal cancer
o Changes in the physical appearance of feces / faeces
+ Faeces mixed with blood or blood out of the pit during defecation
+ Faeces mixed with mucus
+ Faeces blackish in color, usually associated with the occurrence of bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract
* Incurred pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting during bowel movements, caused by blockage of sewer by the tumor mass
* The lump in the abdomen that may be perceived by the patient
* Incurred other symptoms around the location of the tumor, because cancer can grow about organ and tissue surrounding the tumor, such as bladder (arising from blood in the urine, air bubbles, etc.), vagina (vaginal discharge that smells, excessive mucus appears, etc.). These symptoms occur later, showed the greater and more extensive tumor spread

Who can this colon cancer? Here are the factors that increase a person’s risk of colon cancer:

• Age. The risk increases with age. Most cases occur at ages 60-70′s, and rarely below the age of 50 except in a family history of colon cancer is affected by this.
• The presence of polyps in the colon, particularly adenomatous polyp types. With the removal of polyps at the time found, served to reduce the risk of colon cancer later in life.
• History of cancer. Someone who never suffered from undiagnosed or been treated for colon cancer are at risk for colon cancer later in life. Women who have ovarian cancer (ovarian), uterine cancer, and breast cancer have a greater risk for colorectal cancers.

• The history of colon cancer, especially in a close family.
• Disease FAP (Familial adenomatous polyposis) – familial adenomatous polyps (in families); have 100% risk for colorectal cancer occurred before age 40 years, if not treated.
• Other diseases in the family, such as HNPCC (Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal Cancer) – non-polyp disease of colorectal cancer are declining in the family, or Lynch syndrome
• Disease colitis (inflammation of the colon), ulcerative untreated.
• The habit of smoking. Smokers have a much greater risk for colorectal cancer than non-smokers.
• Eating habits. Ever the meticulous that the habit of eating lots of meat and less fruit, vegetables, and fish also increase the risk of colorectal cancers.
• A little move. People who are more physically active have a lower risk of colorectal cancer is formed.
• Inveksi Virus. Certain viruses such as HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) took part in the occurrence of colorectal cancers.

Perhaps are seldom heard or read this information but here’s something they can serve.

Interocular melanoma is a disease in which cells form malignant (cancer) in the tissues of the eye.

Interocular melanoma begins in the middle of the three layers of the eye wall. The outer layer includes the white sclera (the “white of the eye”) and the clear cornea at the front of the eye. The inner layer has a lining of nerve tissue called the retina, which senses light and sends images along the optic nerve to the brain.

The middle layer, where interocular melanoma forms, is called the uvea or uveal tract consists of three parts: Iris, ciliary body and choroid.

The age and sun exposure may increase the risk of interocular melanoma.

Anything that increases the risk of contracting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer, not having risk factors does not mean that you will not get cancer. People who think they may be at risk should discuss this with your doctor. Among the risk factors for interocular melanoma include the following:

* Older age.
* Being white skin.
* Have fair skin or blue or green eyes.
* Power tan.

Possible signs of interocular melanoma include having a dark spot on the iris or blurred vision.

Interocular melanoma may not cause early symptoms. Sometimes this is determined during a routine eye exam when the doctor dilates the pupil and examining the eye. The following symptoms may be caused by interocular melanoma or other conditions. Call your doctor if any of the following problems:

* A dark spot in the iris.
* Blurred vision.
* Change in the shape of the pupil.
* A change in vision.

Glaucoma may develop if the tumor causes the retina to separate from the eye. If this happens, may have no symptoms or symptoms may include:

* Pain in the eye.
* Blurred vision.
* Irritated.
* Nausea.

Research has found a group of risk factors, or circumstances that make a person more likely to develop the tumor.

* Age: Risk increases with age. Most breast cancers occur over 50 years, at 60 the risk is higher and it is very rare below 35 years, although it is possible.
* Gender: women are more likely to develop breast cancer. Men can also suffer, but the probability is one in every hundred women. Read the rest of this entry »