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X-Plain_ Colon Cancer Reference Summary

Source: www.nlm.nih.gov
Topic: Colon/rectum
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Sort Desciption: Colon cancer is fairly common. About 1 in 15 people develop colon cancer. Colon cancer can be a life threatening condition that affects the large intestine. However, ...

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Colon cancer is fairly common. About 1 in 15 people develop colon cancer. Colon cancer can be a life threatening condition that affects the large intestine. However, if it is found early, it is a highly curable form of cancer. This reference summary will help you better understand what colon cancer is and what treatment options are available. Anatomy The colon makes up the last 5 feet of the intestines. Swallowed food first goes through the esophagus, which is the feeding tube. Next, food passes through the stomach, where it is digested. Digested food goes from the stomach to the small intestines, where nutrients are digested and partially absorbed. Fibers and digested food finally reach the colon. In the colon, the rest of the nutrients get absorbed and stools are formed. Stools are then stored in the last part of the colon, the sigmoid and the rectum, before being excreted. Arteries provide blood to the colon, and veins take the blood back toward the heart. Lymphatic tissue and lymph nodes drain excess fluid into the blood stream. Lymph nodes help fight colon infections and cancer before it spreads to the rest of the body. The colon has several components: The ascending colon The transverse colon The descending colon The sigmoid colon The rectum and the anus Cancer And Its Causes The body is made up of very small cells. Normal cells in the body grow and die in a controlled way. This document is ...

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