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The condition usually starts as a benign tumor. However, over time, the tumor has a higher chance of becoming malignant. The stool guaiac test is the most common screening device and, being non-invasive, is commonly performed as part of a regular check-up for any patient over the age of 50. If the test is positive, the patient is usually scheduled for a colonoscopy. If a polyp is found, it is usually routinely removed and, if found to be malignant, the patient will be scheduled for radiology to see if the disease has spread.

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  • Colorectal cancer
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  • The condition usually starts as a benign tumor. However, over time, the tumor has a higher chance of becoming malignant. The stool guaiac test is the most common screening device and, being non-invasive, is commonly performed as part of a regular check-up for any patient over the age of 50. If the test is positive, the patient is usually scheduled for a colonoscopy. If a polyp is found, it is usually routinely removed and, if found to be malignant, the patient will be scheduled for radiology to see if the disease has spread.
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mortalityrate
  • About 33%
symptom
  • Occult blood in stool, weight loss, constipation, rectal bleeding, loss of appetite.
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Name
  • Colorectal cancer
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treatment
Cause
  • A mixture of factors, including sedentary lifestyle, genetic and history of inflammatory bowel disease
abstract
  • The condition usually starts as a benign tumor. However, over time, the tumor has a higher chance of becoming malignant. The stool guaiac test is the most common screening device and, being non-invasive, is commonly performed as part of a regular check-up for any patient over the age of 50. If the test is positive, the patient is usually scheduled for a colonoscopy. If a polyp is found, it is usually routinely removed and, if found to be malignant, the patient will be scheduled for radiology to see if the disease has spread. Treatment for the condition is usually a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, the survival rate is only fair, even if the cancer has not penetrated the wall of the colon. As such, particularly for patients at risk, lifestyle improvements are recommended to prevent the disease - generally a diet rich in fruit and vegetables. In addition, NSAIDs such as aspirin appear to be helpful in preventing the condition.
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