Colon Cancer

What is Colon Cancer?

According to Wikipedia:

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer growths in the in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Colorectal cancer causes 655,000 deaths worldwide per year, including about 16,000 in the UK, where it is the second most common site (after lung) to cause cancer death. Many colorectal cancers are thought to arise from adenomatous polyps in the colon. These mushroom-like growths are usually benign, but some may develop into cancer over time. Therapy is usually through surgery, which in many cases is followed by chemotherapy.

Scary! Studies also says that Colon cancer ranks 6th overall, 5th among males and 7th among females. An estimated 2,963 new cases, 1,548 in males 1,415 in females, together with 1,567 deaths will be seen in 1998. Colon cancer increases markedly after age 50.

The Department of Health advise us to colon cleanse, eat right and eat healthy. It's a must that we take care of our health now. Not just for our selves but for our love ones.