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Colon Cancer
	Consequently, rates of death from colon cancer are at an all time high in our country's history. Diagnosis & Tests Laboratory Findings: Biopsy of colonic tumour is necessary for definitive diagnosis. Occult or gross blood in stool. Leukocytosis and increased sedimentation rate indicate inflammation or necrosis of the tumour. Microcytic anaemia, iron-deficiency type, due to chronic blood loss. Decreased serum potassium as a result of potassium loss from mucus-secreting villous tumour of the rectum. Increased serum carcioembryonic antigen - this test is used to monitor the adequacy of treatment and evidence of recurrence. Decreased serum protein reflects protein loss in stool or poor dietary intake. Treatment & Prevention Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. By finding them early and having them removed, you can prevent cancer from ever starting. Talk to a health care professional about which ones may be right for you. Complications Complications can include intestinal hemorrhage, peritonitis due to perforation, obstruction of the colon.
Colon Cancer is benefited or hindered by:
	Butyrate DHEA Folic Acid Green Tea High/Increased Fiber Diet Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption Low/Decreased Fat Diet Multiple Vitamin Supplement NSAIDs Selenium Tobacco Avoidance