Colon cancer is one of those that may or may not present symptoms from the beginning of its development, which is why some people realize that they have it when it is already advanced, although science has advanced in recent years and they have developed treatments to combat this disease, you can also avoid some habits to prevent this disease.
According to the American organization Mayo ClinicIt is type of cancer often begins with polyps in the colon, located at the end of the large intestine; Mostly, these cells form benign, but over time they can become cancerous.
“Polyps can be small and cause few or no symptoms. For this reason, doctors recommend regular screening tests to help prevent colon cancer by identifying and removing polyps before they turn into cancer,” the organization explained, stressing the need for early medical checkups. the illness.
The disease can occur at any age, however, there are some foods that can be avoided from youth, such as fast foodto take care of health and prevent colon cancer in advanced ages.
In addition, the symptoms of this type of cancer were added, among which are diarrhea or in some cases constipation, change in bowel habits, cramps, pain in the stomach, gas, weakness, weight loss, and a feeling of not completely evacuate the intestine at the time of defecation.
In the same way, it is necessary to highlight that, according to the portal American Cancer Society, Another sign of colon cancer is the presence of blood in the stool. Once this begins to happen, it is vitally important to go urgently to a medical center.
rare types of cancer
anal cancer
As explained Medline Plus, anal cancer causes small amounts of rectal bleeding. This may be one of the first symptoms indicating that you have the disease.
Other symptoms include the following, especially in the early stage:
It is important that in case of presenting or suspecting any of these, consult a doctor, as some people often confuse rectal bleeding with hemorrhoids. Early detection is important for cancer treatment and avoiding health complications.
“Anal cancer rarely spreads to (metastasizes in) distant parts of the body. The percentage of tumors that spread is low; however, those that do are especially difficult to treat. Anal cancer that metastasizes most often spreads to the liver and lungs”, details Mayo Clinic, non-profit entity dedicated to clinical practice, education and research.
metastatic cancer
Cancer can start in one organ, such as the lung, and spread to other parts of the body, that is, metastasize.
“Metastatic cancer is called the same as primary cancer. For example, breast cancer that has spread to the lung is called metastatic breast cancer, not lung cancer. The treatment is for stage IV breast cancer, not for lung cancer”, details the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, for its acronym in English).
Common sites where a type of cancer can spread:
- Colon: Liver, peritoneum, lung.
- Stomach: Liver, peritoneum, lung.
- Melanoma: Encephalon (brain), liver, bone, muscle, skin, lung.
- Ovary: Liver, peritoneum, lung.
- Pancreas: Liver, peritoneum, lung.
- Prostate: Adrenal gland, liver, bone, lung.
- Lung: Encephalon (brain), adrenal gland, bone, liver, other lung.
- Rectum: Liver, peritoneum, lung.
- Kidney: Encephalon (brain), adrenal gland, bone, liver, lung.
- Sinus: (breast) Encephalon (brain), liver, bone, lung.
- Thyroid: Liver, bone, lung.
- Uterus: Liver, bone, peritoneum, lung, vagina.
- Bladder: Liver, bone, lung.
