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Understanding Colorectal Cancer: A Vital Insight   created at May 04, 2009   111   Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, presents a significant public health concern. Despite its alarming prevalence, advancements in detection and treatment have contributed to a decline in mortality rat...

Side effects of vulvar cancer surgery   created at May 05, 2009   81   The consequences of curative surgery can be psychologically devastating, as vulvar surgery can result in lifelong anatomic alterations. Sexual dysfunction is common because of loss of clitoris in some clinical situations and in general because of alteratio...

What's new in endometrial cancer research and treatment?   created at May 05, 2009   75   Molecular pathology of endometrial cancer: Recent research has improved our understanding of how changes in certain molecules can cause normal endometrial cells to become cancerous. It has been known for several years that mutations (damage or defects) to ...

Surgery for Colorectal Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   72   Surgery is the most common treatment for colorectal cancer and may be the only treatment needed. The type of operation depends on the location and size of the tumor. Most patients have a partial colectomy. In this operation, the surgeon takes out the part ...

How will I be diagnosed for colorectal cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   83   To find the cause of symptoms, the doctor will ask about your personal and family medical history. He will do a physical exam, and may order laboratory tests. In addition to the exams discussed above, the doctor may also order the following tests: Lower GI...

What can I do to detect it?   created at May 04, 2009   146   Most health problems respond best to treatment when they are diagnosed and treated as early as possible. This is especially true of colorectal cancer. Treatment is most effective before the disease spreads. People can take an active role in the early detec...

The risk factors for developing colorectal cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   71   Some people are more likely to develop colorectal cancer than others. Studies have found that certain factors increase a person’s risk. The following are risk factors for this disease: Polyps – Most (perhaps all) colorectal cancers develop in polyps. Pol...

How do I prevent colon-rectal (colorectal) cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   76   Although colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States, scientists are trying to learn more about what causes the disease and how it can be prevented. Doctors do not yet know why one person gets colorectal cancer and anot...