Colorectal cancer (also called cancer of the bowel or bowel cancer). Most cases occur in people aged over 50. If colorectal cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, there is a good chance of a cure. In general, the more advanced the cancer (the more it has grown and spread), the less chance that treatment will be curative. However, treatment can often slow the progress of the cancer.
Polyps and colorectal cancer
A bowel polyp (adenoma) is a small growth that sometimes forms on the inside lining of the colon or rectum. Most bowel polyps develop in older people. About 1 in 4 people over the age of 50 develop at least one bowel polyp. Polyps are benign (noncancerous) and usually cause no problems.
However, sometimes a benign polyp can turn cancerous. If one does turn cancerous, the change usually takes place after a number of years. Most colorectal cancers develop from a polyp that has been present for 5-15 years.
What causes colorectal cancer?
The exact reason why a cell becomes cancerous is unclear. It is thought that something damages or alters certain genes in the cell. This makes the cell abnormal and multiply out of control.
See separate leaflet called 'Cancer - What Causes Cancer?' for more details.
Risk factors
Although colorectal cancer can develop for no apparent reason, there are certain risk factors which increase the chance that colorectal cancer will develop. Risk factors include:
Ageing. Colorectal cancer is more common in older people. Eight out of ten people who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer are older than 60 years.
If a close relative has had colorectal cancer (there is some genetic factor).
If you have familial adenomatous polyposis or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer. However, these are rare inherited disorders.
If you have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease (conditions of the colon) for more than 8-10 years.
Obesity.
Lifestyle factors: little exercise, drinking a lot of alcohol.
Colorectal cancer (also called cancer of the bowel or bowel cancer). Most cases occur in people aged over 50. If colorectal cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, there is a good chance of a cure. In general, the more advanced the cancer (the more it has grown and spread), the less chance that treatment will be curative. However, treatment can often slow the progress of the cancer.
Polyps and colorectal cancer
A bowel polyp (adenoma) is a small growth that sometimes forms on the inside lining of the colon or rectum. Most bowel polyps develop in older people. About 1 in 4 people over the age of 50 develop at least one bowel polyp. Polyps are benign (noncancerous) and usually cause no problems.
However, sometimes a benign polyp can turn cancerous. If one does turn cancerous, the change usually takes place after a number of years. Most colorectal cancers develop from a polyp that has been present for 5-15 years.
What causes colorectal cancer?
The exact reason why a cell becomes cancerous is unclear. It is thought that something damages or alters certain genes in the cell. This makes the cell abnormal and multiply out of control.
See separate leaflet called ‘Cancer – What Causes Cancer?’ for more details.
Risk factors
Although colorectal cancer can develop for no apparent reason, there are certain risk factors which increase the chance that colorectal cancer will develop. Risk factors include:
Ageing. Colorectal cancer is more common in older people. Eight out of ten people who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer are older than 60 years.
If a close relative has had colorectal cancer (there is some genetic factor).
If you have familial adenomatous polyposis or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer. However, these are rare inherited disorders.
If you have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions of the colon) for more than 8-10 years.
Obesity.
Lifestyle factors: little exercise, drinking a lot of alcohol.
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have unless they acknowledge the forbidden cures of cancer ? If there
really are any ?Oh no my colonoscopy in one week !
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approved – the LIBBE Device – gravity fed provides temperature controlled
purified water through a pencil size nozzle, clients urinate when needed,
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Remember my dad diagnosed 2004 gone 2009 .Grandfather diagnosed before they
even had colonoscopies lasted 3 years went out in a scream .I personally
think by the time its detected its too late .Prevention is all we really
have unless they acknowledge the forbidden cures of cancer ? If there
really are any ?Oh no my colonoscopy in one week !
Why do they never talk , explain what we see ??
Very good Doctor!
It’s an amazing video! I’ve never seen it in my life
Colonics – the Non-Laxative / Non Toxic prep before Colonoscopy! FDA
approved – the LIBBE Device – gravity fed provides temperature controlled
purified water through a pencil size nozzle, clients urinate when needed,
No Odor, Modesty Protected, Trained Therapists can operate multiple LIBBE
Devices at same time. COLONIC dot Net
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