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Glossary: Colorectal Cancer
 


Definition
A cancerous tumor of the large intestine. It is marked by dark, sticky stools containing blood and a change in bowel habits.

Topics Related To Colorectal Cancer
Cancer, GeneralRecommendation Melatonin
"...Various researchers report successes against solid tumors, colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, brain metastases, glioblastoma, estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer, prostate cancer, metastatic renal cancer and adenocarcinoma of the pancreas..."

Colon Cancer

Recommendation NSAIDs
"Aspirin and other NSAIDs have been previously reported to protect against the development of colorectal cancer..."

Recommendation Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption
"The fiber of choice for prevention of colorectal cancer seems to be psyllium, pectin or guar gum..."

Recommendation Alcohol Avoidance
"You should drink under one alcoholic drink a day because drinking alcohol increases your risk of colorectal cancer..."

Hemorrhoids

The Condition
"...Bleeding may also be a symptom of other digestive diseases, including colorectal cancer..."

High/Increased Fiber Diet

As A Treatment
"...Different types of fiber may have protective benefit in various bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, colorectal cancer and other conditions such as diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and obesity..."

LDN - Low Dose Naltrexone

As A Treatment
"... ... Colorectal Cancer..."

Occult Blood Tests

As A Treatment
"...These tests are useful in detecting hidden blood in the stool, and are mainly used for colorectal cancer screening..."

Postmenopausal Issues

The Condition
"...After lung and breast cancer, colorectal cancer is the next most common cause of cancer death in US women..."

Rectal Cancer

The Condition
"Out of all cases of colorectal cancer, some 70% of malignancies occur in the colon (the large intestine) and 30% appear in the rectum..."

Stool Exam

As A Treatment
"...Screening for colorectal cancer by checking for hidden (occult) blood..."





Last updated: Apr 07, 2008


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