CANCER of SIGMOID COLON

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). The colon is the final part of the digestive tract.

Colon cancer typically affects older adults, though it can happen at any age. It usually begins as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called polyps that form on the inside of the colon. Over time some of these polyps can become colon cancers.

Causes

Not certain what causes most colon cancers. Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way to keep your body functioning normally. But when a cell's DNA is damaged and becomes cancerous, cells continue to divide — even when new cells aren't needed. As the cells accumulate, they form a tumor. With time, the cancer cells can grow to invade and destroy normal tissue nearby. And cancerous cells can travel to other parts of the body to form deposits there (metastasis).

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include:

A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool
Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool
Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas, or pain
A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely
Weakness or fatigue
Unexplained weight loss

Manage

Change your Lifestyle to reduce the risk of colon cancer

You can take steps to reduce your risk of colon cancer by making changes in your everyday life. Take steps to:

Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, which may play a role in cancer prevention. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables so that you get an array of vitamins and nutrients.
Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. If you choose to drink alcohol, limit the amount of alcohol you drink to no more than one drink a day for women and two for men.
Stop smoking. Talk to your doctor about ways to quit that may work for you.
Exercise most days of the week. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you've been inactive, start slowly and build up gradually to 30 minutes. Also, talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program.
Maintain a healthy weight. If you are at a healthy weight, work to maintain your weight by combining a healthy diet with daily exercise. If you need to lose weight, ask your doctor about healthy ways to achieve your goal. Aim to lose weight slowly by increasing the amount of exercise you get and reducing the number of calories you eat.

Approaches

Some medications have been found to reduce the risk of precancerous polyps or colon cancer. For instance, some evidence links a reduced risk of polyps and colon cancer to regular use of aspirin or aspirin-like drugs. However, it's not clear what dose and what length of time would be needed to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Taking aspirin daily has some risks, including gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers. These options are generally reserved for people with a high risk of colon cancer. There isn't enough evidence to recommend these medications to people who have an average risk of colon cancer. If you have an increased risk of colon cancer, discuss your risk factors with your doctor to determine whether preventive medications are safe for you.

Investigation

Colonoscopy

Stool DNA test

Stool Test for Occult Blood

Virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography)

Testimonials

Post Colon Cancer Surgery Bleed with low Hb Cured

I am 68 years old now. Eight years ago in May 2014, my haemoglobin level fell very low to 5gms. On investigation, I was diagnosed with Sigmoid Colon Cancer. Then two major surgeries were done in May 2014 and Feb. 2015 at Ganga Ram Hospital. In between Chemotherapy course was also given, but even after surgeries and medication, my haemoglobin remained always low. I consulted many doctors in allopathic and homoeopathy but no use. I have to be admitted in the hospital every 3 or 4 months to get Iron administered. Even after administration of Iron my Hb would go a maximum up to 9 gms. After a few months again it used to fall down to 5 gm, I used to feel very weak in general. This became a regular process for me where I had to be admitted to have Iron again and again. In 2016, I came in contact with Dr. A.K. Gupta, a Homoeopathic doctor by a reference from one of my relatives in Rajouri garden and started taking medicine from him. Along with these Homoeopathic medicines, I was also taking Dexorange syrup by consulting Dr. A.K. Gupta. My haemoglobin was gradually increasing week by week. After 2 years Dr. A.K. Gupta asked to stop Dexorange syrup also. Ever since I started treatment from Dr Gupta I have never had the necessity to be admitted for an Iron injection. I am taking medication from him and my Hb remains in the range of 11-12 gms. without Iron and also don't feel weak anymore. Which has been a great relief for me and my family as being cured. Another nasty problem which I was facing after the Surgeries was that I was feeling very uncomfortable in the abdomen. It appeared that some forceful hitting was there from inside the abdomen to the wall of the abdomen and it seems that they would come outside after piercing the wall of the stomach. Moreover, there were many noises in my stomach. Even a person sitting near to me was also able to hear sometimes but all these problems stopped within 6 months after starting medicines from Dr. A.K. Gupta. I am very thankful to Dr A.K. Gupta for me to live a painless and good life now. Dr A.K. Gupta is an rounder in the field of all diseases and is capable of curing each type of disease whether it is medical, surgical, ENT, Orthopedic, muscular, skin, Diabetes, Blood pressure and so on. as i tried for. I take medicines from Dr. A.K. Gupta for my all kinds of other issues like BP, Sugar, Joint Pains, Uric Acid or Sleeplessness etc. Now he is also our family doctor. My Wife, Son, Daughter, and even Grandson take medicine from him as and when required and find relief in all Acute and Chronic conditions also. Mr. Om Prakash chhabra M - 9968303335 OM PRAKSH CHHABRA Rajouri Garden, New Delhi

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