Here are some important things your gynecologist should know about you:
Personal Health History
Be honest and thorough with your doctor about your personal health history. Your doctor should know things like:
Diseases or conditions you have or suffered from (both mental and physical), including sexually transmitted diseases
the date of your last Pap smear and the results
if you have ever had an abnormal Pap smear
any medications you are currently taking (including contraceptives, vitamins, and alternative medications like herbal remedies and other supplements)
allergies to medications or to latex
Family History
Inform your doctor of your immediate family's history of diseases and other conditions, like thyroid disorders, heart conditions, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and more. Gather as much family medical history as you can before your doctor's appointment.
Symptoms
If you are experiencing anything that is unusual for you, let your doctor know. Your doctor may want to know how long you have had the symptoms, the degree of pain you may be experiencing, if the symptom is constant or sporadic, and what causes or worsens the symptom. If you are taking any medications for symptoms, over the counter or prescription, let your doctor know.
Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
Your doctor should always be made aware of pregnancy or plans to conceive. Your doctor can provide the most personal advice related to your pregnancy and conception.
Menstrual Cycle
If you have been experiencing changes in your menstrual cycle, be sure to tell your doctor. This can include spotting, a heavier or lighter than normal flow, cramping, clotting, irregular periods, or anything else you may be concerned with.
Birth Control Use
Your gynecologist is your best source of information about birth control. Always inform him or her of current birth control use, and also if you are not using birth control.
Lifestyle
It is helpful for your doctor know your lifestyle. This includes information like exercise habits, if you smoke, drink, or do drugs. Remember, your doctor should be aware of these things (good and bad) so he or she can provide the best health care for you.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women. 1 out of every 8 women will develop the disease. Over 200,000 women are diagnosed each year.
Risk Factors
Being a woman
Yes, just being female increases your chances of developing breast cancer. Contrary to popular belief, men can develop the disease also.
Early onset of menses
Starting your period before the age of 12 heightens your chances.
Family history
When physicians review family history of breast cancer, they normally only consider mothers, daughters and sisters.If anyone in your immediate family was diagnosed, it puts you at risk.
Alcohol consumption
More than two alcoholic beverages daily puts you at risk.
Diet containing excess saturated fats
A diet that contains high amounts of saturated fat is a high risk factor. Try to avoid polyunsaturated fat as well.
Pregnancy late in life or no pregnancies at all
Pregnancies over the age of 26 are at risk. You are at a much lower risk if pregnancies occurred under this age.
Personal history of breast cancer
Prior cancer patients are at risk for development of cancer in the other breast. Regular breast check ups are important to detecting reoccurrence.
Breast cancer can develop for a many number of reasons. The risk factors only serve as a guide. When detected early, breast cancer is treatable. Remember to always perform your monthly breast self exam and report any unusual findings to your physician immediately.
History of Cancer
This is one of those things that can make you feel like nature just isn't very nice. Why? People who've had cancer are more likely to get cancer. Research indicates that women who've had breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer are at increased risk for developing colorectal cancer. For example, a study published in the journal Cancer Research found that one screwy gene can cause cancer of the colon and uterus.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Chronic inflammation of the bowel can cause colon cancer because inflamed areas of the colon can give rise to abnormally-developed cells which in time, can give rise to cancer cells.
Smoking
Long-term cigarette smoking causes colon cancer for two main reasons. First, inhaled or swallowed tobacco smoke transports carcinogens to the colon. Second, tobacco use appears to increase polyp size. Related articles that talk about smoking as a cause of colon cancer include the following:
No Such Thing as a Safe Cigarette... Smoker
Smoking Increases Risk for Carriers of the HNPCC Gene
Smoking Causes Genetic Damage Linked to Colon Cancer
Weight
Obesity, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30, can cause colon cancer. (What's your BMI?) Studies indicate that extra fat in the waist (an "apple" shape) increases the risk of colorectal cancer more than extra fat in the thighs or hips (a "pear" shape). Related articles that discuss weight as a cause of colon cancer include the following:
Study Finds Thick Middles Increase Colon Cancer Risk
Obese Women are Four Times More Likely to Develop Colon Cancer
Obesity Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women
Now that you have a good handle on what causes colon cancer, why not learn what prevents it? Top 10 Colon Cancer Prevention Tips provides simple, straightforward advice for protecting yourself and your family from colon cancer.
Sources:
Colon Cancer: How is Colon Cancer Inherited? Genetic Health. 4 Aug. 2000. 23 Jun. 2006 [http://www.genetichealth.com/CRC_Colon_Cancer_Does_Colon_Cancer_Run_in_Families.shtml].
Colon Cancer: What Causes Colon Cancer? eHealthMD. Oct. 2004. 23 Jun. 2006 [http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/colon-cancer/Colon-Cancer_causes.html].
Risk Factors
Being a woman
Yes, just being female increases your chances of developing breast cancer. Contrary to popular belief, men can develop the disease also.
Early onset of menses
Starting your period before the age of 12 heightens your chances.
Family history
When physicians review family history of breast cancer, they normally only consider mothers, daughters and sisters.If anyone in your immediate family was diagnosed, it puts you at risk.
Alcohol consumption
More than two alcoholic beverages daily puts you at risk.
Diet containing excess saturated fats
A diet that contains high amounts of saturated fat is a high risk factor. Try to avoid polyunsaturated fat as well.
Pregnancy late in life or no pregnancies at all
Pregnancies over the age of 26 are at risk. You are at a much lower risk if pregnancies occurred under this age.
Personal history of breast cancer
Prior cancer patients are at risk for development of cancer in the other breast. Regular breast check ups are important to detecting reoccurrence.
Breast cancer can develop for a many number of reasons. The risk factors only serve as a guide. When detected early, breast cancer is treatable. Remember to always perform your monthly breast self exam and report any unusual findings to your physician immediately.
History of Cancer
This is one of those things that can make you feel like nature just isn't very nice. Why? People who've had cancer are more likely to get cancer. Research indicates that women who've had breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer are at increased risk for developing colorectal cancer. For example, a study published in the journal Cancer Research found that one screwy gene can cause cancer of the colon and uterus.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Chronic inflammation of the bowel can cause colon cancer because inflamed areas of the colon can give rise to abnormally-developed cells which in time, can give rise to cancer cells.
Smoking
Long-term cigarette smoking causes colon cancer for two main reasons. First, inhaled or swallowed tobacco smoke transports carcinogens to the colon. Second, tobacco use appears to increase polyp size. Related articles that talk about smoking as a cause of colon cancer include the following:
No Such Thing as a Safe Cigarette... Smoker
Smoking Increases Risk for Carriers of the HNPCC Gene
Smoking Causes Genetic Damage Linked to Colon Cancer
Weight
Obesity, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30, can cause colon cancer. (What's your BMI?) Studies indicate that extra fat in the waist (an "apple" shape) increases the risk of colorectal cancer more than extra fat in the thighs or hips (a "pear" shape). Related articles that discuss weight as a cause of colon cancer include the following:
Study Finds Thick Middles Increase Colon Cancer Risk
Obese Women are Four Times More Likely to Develop Colon Cancer
Obesity Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women
Now that you have a good handle on what causes colon cancer, why not learn what prevents it? Top 10 Colon Cancer Prevention Tips provides simple, straightforward advice for protecting yourself and your family from colon cancer.
Sources:
Colon Cancer: How is Colon Cancer Inherited? Genetic Health. 4 Aug. 2000. 23 Jun. 2006 [http://www.genetichealth.com/CRC_Colon_Cancer_Does_Colon_Cancer_Run_in_Families.shtml].
Colon Cancer: What Causes Colon Cancer? eHealthMD. Oct. 2004. 23 Jun. 2006 [http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/colon-cancer/Colon-Cancer_causes.html].
Can wearing deodorants and antiperspirants cause breast cancer?
Answer: There has been tons of warnings circulated through email and the internet that the use of deodorants and antiperspirants can cause breast cancer. The suggestion is that a chemical is absorbed through the skin through a shaving nick or cut, and causes breast cancer.
According to the National Cancer Institute, "researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food, cosmetics, medicines, and medical devices, also does not have any evidence or research data that ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants cause cancer.
Answer: There has been tons of warnings circulated through email and the internet that the use of deodorants and antiperspirants can cause breast cancer. The suggestion is that a chemical is absorbed through the skin through a shaving nick or cut, and causes breast cancer.
According to the National Cancer Institute, "researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food, cosmetics, medicines, and medical devices, also does not have any evidence or research data that ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants cause cancer.
What are the Causes and Risk Factors for Cancer?
Tobacco
According to the National Cancer Institute, smoking causes 30% of all cancer deaths in the U.S. and is responsible for 87% of cases of lung cancer. Not only does it affect the lungs, it can cause kidney, pancreatic, cervical, and stomach cancers and acute myeloid leukemia. Quitting smoking immediately decreases your risk factor for cancer.
Physical Activity
Exercising at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week greatly reduces your cancer risk. Exercise like yoga, aerobics, walking and running are great activities to lower your cancer risk factor. Not only is physical activity important to preventing other diseases, it reduces the chances of becoming obese. Obesity is a major cause for many cancers. Exercising on a regular basis can prevent prostate, colon, breast, endometrial and lung cancer.
Genetics
Genetics can play a big role in cancer development. If you have a family history of cancer, such as breast cancer, taking extra precautions is vital. When cancer is genetic, a mutated gene has been passed down. Genetic tests are available for many hereditary cancers. Keep in mind that if you have a family history of cancer, it does not mean you will develop it. You only have a greater chance of developing it.
Environmental Factors
The environment you are in can cause cancer.
Exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals found in housing and industrial building materials can cause a variety of medical problems, such as mesothelioma.
Studies have shown that people who are exposed to high amount of benzene are at risk for cancer. Benzene is a chemical found in gasoline, smoking, and pollution.
Unsafe Sex
Practicing unsafe sex can increase your risk of developing a virus called HPV. HPV is a group of over 100 viruses, medically known as human papillioma virus. HPV increases your risk factor for cervical, anal, vulvar and vaginal cancer. Further studies are being conducted in HPV's role in the development of other cancers.
There is a test available to see if you have contracted HPV. It involves scraping of cervical cells and then the sample is sent to a lab. The lab test can even identify the strain of the virus, also.
Sun Exposure
Skin cancer is caused by exposure to the UV rays of the sun. A sunburn, or a tan is actually the result of cell damage caused by the sun. Skin cancer can be prevented in most cases. Wearing sunscreen when outdoors and staying out of the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest is your best defense
Tobacco
According to the National Cancer Institute, smoking causes 30% of all cancer deaths in the U.S. and is responsible for 87% of cases of lung cancer. Not only does it affect the lungs, it can cause kidney, pancreatic, cervical, and stomach cancers and acute myeloid leukemia. Quitting smoking immediately decreases your risk factor for cancer.
Physical Activity
Exercising at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week greatly reduces your cancer risk. Exercise like yoga, aerobics, walking and running are great activities to lower your cancer risk factor. Not only is physical activity important to preventing other diseases, it reduces the chances of becoming obese. Obesity is a major cause for many cancers. Exercising on a regular basis can prevent prostate, colon, breast, endometrial and lung cancer.
Genetics
Genetics can play a big role in cancer development. If you have a family history of cancer, such as breast cancer, taking extra precautions is vital. When cancer is genetic, a mutated gene has been passed down. Genetic tests are available for many hereditary cancers. Keep in mind that if you have a family history of cancer, it does not mean you will develop it. You only have a greater chance of developing it.
Environmental Factors
The environment you are in can cause cancer.
Exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals found in housing and industrial building materials can cause a variety of medical problems, such as mesothelioma.
Studies have shown that people who are exposed to high amount of benzene are at risk for cancer. Benzene is a chemical found in gasoline, smoking, and pollution.
Unsafe Sex
Practicing unsafe sex can increase your risk of developing a virus called HPV. HPV is a group of over 100 viruses, medically known as human papillioma virus. HPV increases your risk factor for cervical, anal, vulvar and vaginal cancer. Further studies are being conducted in HPV's role in the development of other cancers.
There is a test available to see if you have contracted HPV. It involves scraping of cervical cells and then the sample is sent to a lab. The lab test can even identify the strain of the virus, also.
Sun Exposure
Skin cancer is caused by exposure to the UV rays of the sun. A sunburn, or a tan is actually the result of cell damage caused by the sun. Skin cancer can be prevented in most cases. Wearing sunscreen when outdoors and staying out of the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest is your best defense
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Causes & Symptoms of Cancer
Causes
Cells are the building blocks of living things. Cancer grows out of normal cells in the body. Normal cells multiply when the body needs them, and die when the body doesn't. Cancer appears to occur when the growth of cells in the body is out of control and cells divide too rapidly. It can also occur when cells “forget” how to die.
There are many different kinds of cancers. Cancer can develop in almost any organ or tissue, such as the lung, colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve tissue.
There are multiple causes of cancers, including:
Radiation
Sunlight
Tobacco
Certain viruses
Benzene
Certain poisonous mushrooms and aflatoxins (a poison produced by organisms that can grow on peanut plants)
However, the cause of many cancers remains unknown.
The most common cause of cancer-related death is lung cancer.
The three most common cancers in men in the United States are prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer. In women in the U.S., the three most frequently occurring cancers are breast cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer.
Certain cancers are more common in particular geographic areas. For example, in Japan, there are many cases of gastric cancer, while in the U.S. this type of cancer is relatively rare. Differences in diet may play a role.
Some other types of cancers include:
Brain cancer
Cervical cancer
Uterine cancer
Liver cancer
Leukemia
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Kidney cancer
Ovarian cancer
Skin cancer
Testicular cancer
Thyroid cancer
Symptoms
Symptoms of cancer depend on the type and location of the tumor. For example, lung cancer can cause coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain, while colon cancer often causes diarrhea, constipation, and blood in the stool.
Some cancers may not have any symptoms at all. In some cancers, such as gallbladder cancer, symptoms often are not present until the disease has reached an advanced stage.
However, the following symptoms are common with most cancers:
Fever
Chills
Night sweats
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Malaise
Signs and Tests
Like symptoms, the signs of cancer vary based on the type and location of the tumor. Common tests include the following:
CT scan
Complete blood count (CBC)
Blood chemistries
Biopsy of the tumor
Bone marrow biopsy (for lymphoma or leukemia)
Chest x-ray
Most cancers are diagnosed by biopsy. Depending on the location of the tumor, the biopsy may be a simple procedure or a serious operation. Most patients with cancer undergo CT scans to determine the exact location of the tumor or tumors.
A cancer diagnosis is difficult to cope with. It is important, however, that you discuss the type, size, and location of the cancer with your doctor upon diagnosis. You also will want to ask about treatment options, along with their benefits and risks.
It's a good idea to have someone with you at the doctor's office to help you get through the diagnosis. If you have trouble asking questions after hearing about your diagnosis, the person you bring with you can ask them for you.
Treatment
Treatment also varies based on the type of cancer and its stage. The stage of a cancer refers to how much it has grown and whether the tumor has spread from its original location.
If the cancer is confined to one location and has not spread, the goal for treatment would be surgery and cure. This is often the case with skin cancers.
If the tumor has spread to local lymph nodes only, sometimes these can also be removed.
If all of the cancer cannot be removed with surgery, the options for treatment include radiation, chemotherapy, or both. Some cancers require a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Although treatment for cancer can be difficult, there many ways to keep up your strength.
If you have radiation treatment, know that:
Radiation treatment is painless.
Treatment is usually scheduled every weekday.
You should allow 30 minutes for each treatment session although the treatment itself usually takes only a few minutes.
You should get plenty of rest and eat a well-balanced diet during the course of your radiation therapy.
Skin in the treated area may become sensitive and easily irritated.
Side effects of radiation treatment are usually temporary and vary depending on the area of the body that is being treated.
If you are going through chemotherapy, you should eat right. Chemotherapy causes your immune system to weaken, so you should avoid people with colds or the flu. You should also get plenty of rest, and don't feel you have to accomplish tasks all at once.
It will help you to talk with family, friends, or a support group about your feelings. Work with your health care providers throughout your treatment. Helping yourself can make you feel more in control.
Support Groups
The diagnosis of cancer often causes a lot of anxiety and can affect your entire quality of life. Several support groups for cancer patients to you cope.
Expectations (prognosis)
The outlook varies widely among different types of cancer. Even among people with one particular type of cancer, the outcome varies depending on the stage of the tumor at diagnosis. Some cancers can be cured, some that are not curable can still be treated well, and some patients can live for many years with the cancer. Other tumors are rapidly fatal.
Complications
One complication is that the cancer may spread. Other complications vary with the type and stage of the tumor.
Prevention
One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to not smoke or chew tobacco. Many cancers can be prevented by avoiding risk factors such as excessive exposure to sunlight and heavy drinking.
Cancer screenings, such as mammography and breast examination for breast cancer and colonoscopy for colon cancer, may help catch these cancers at their early, most treatable stages. Some people at high risk for developing certain cancers can take medication to reduce their risk.
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Review Date: 9/11/2006Reviewed By: Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC
News & Features
Review Date: 9/11/2006Reviewed By: Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC
Cancer
Cancer
(medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastasis (spread to other locations in the body via lymph or blood). These three malignant properties of cancers differentiate them from benign tumors, which are self-limited, do not invade or metastasize.
Most cancers form a tumor but some, like leukemia, do not. The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer is oncology.
Cancer may affect people at all ages, even fetuses, but the risk for most varieties increases with age.
[1] Cancer causes about 13% of all deaths.
[2] According to the American Cancer Society, 7.6 million people died from cancer in the world during 2007.
[3] Cancers can affect all animals.
Nearly all cancers are caused by abnormalities in the genetic material of the transformed cells. These abnormalities may be due to the effects of carcinogens, such as tobacco smoke, radiation, chemicals, or infectious agents. Other cancer-promoting genetic abnormalities may be randomly acquired through errors in DNA replication, or are inherited, and thus present in all cells from birth. The heritability of cancers are usually affected by complex interactions between carcinogens and the host's genome. New aspects of the genetics of cancer pathogenesis, such as DNA methylation, and microRNAs are increasingly recognized as important.
Genetic abnormalities found in cancer typically affect two general classes of genes. Cancer-promoting oncogenes are typically activated in cancer cells, giving those cells new properties, such as hyperactive growth and division, protection against programmed cell death, loss of respect for normal tissue boundaries, and the ability to become established in diverse tissue environments.
Tumor suppressor genes are then inactivated in cancer cells, resulting in the loss of normal functions in those cells, such as accurate DNA replication, control over the cell cycle, orientation and adhesion within tissues, and interaction with protective cells of the immune system.
Diagnosis usually requires the histologic examination of a tissue biopsy specimen by a pathologist, although the initial indication of malignancy can be symptoms or radiographic imaging abnormalities.
Most cancers can be treated and some cured, depending on the specific type, location, and stage. Once diagnosed, cancer is usually treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. As research develops, treatments are becoming more specific for different varieties of cancer. There has been significant progress in the development of targeted therapy drugs that act specifically on detectable molecular abnormalities in certain tumors, and which minimize damage to normal cells.
The prognosis of cancer patients is most influenced by the type of cancer, as well as the stage, or extent of the disease. In addition, histologic grading and the presence of specific molecular markers can also be useful in establishing prognosis, as well as in determining individual treatments
Colon Cancer
It isn't necessary for a person who is suffering from colon cancer to experience the symptoms in the initial stages of the disease.
In fact, even when the colon cancer symptoms appear, they generally vary according to the size of the cancer and its location in the large intestine.
Hence, it would be a good idea to get the regular screenings done than to depend upon the few warning symptoms that may alert you for colon cancer. Nonetheless, it isn't even harmful to know these symptoms that indicate the presence of colon cancer, though at a later stage.
Constipation may be a symptom of colon cancer. The tumor in rectum or at the bottom of colon can become an obstacle for waste to get through the colon that causes constipation.
Another symptom for this cancer is thin stool. Once the stool has undergone its slushy stage, it starts to take shape. So, the shape of the stool when it is excreted from the body can provide clues about its movement inside the body. For instance, thin stool suggests that the waste has been squeezed on its way by some obstacle. In case of colon or colorectal cancer, this obstacle is tumor at the bottom of colon.
Furthermore, at times even a tumor can lead to bowel obstruction. This is basically a blockage in your colon that restricts the passage of solid, liquid and sometimes even gases. This may cause severe and painful abdominal cramps especially when the flow of blood to colon is restricted.
You may also find some blood in your stool. Unexplained or effortless loss of weight may also be noticed as another symptom that suggests the presence of colon cancer. Vomiting, nausea, lethargy, bloating and gas and a feeling of fullness are a few other symptoms that can be added to the list. However, these symptoms may not necessarily indicate colon cancer and can be due to other medical conditions as well.
Though you may stay alert for these colon cancer symptoms, but it is necessary to keep in mind that at times these symptoms may not appear in patients at all. So, anyone over the age of 50 years is recommended to get regular colonoscopy screenings done. Also, people who have a high risk for this condition may even get themselves checked in the early stages of their life.
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In fact, even when the colon cancer symptoms appear, they generally vary according to the size of the cancer and its location in the large intestine.
Hence, it would be a good idea to get the regular screenings done than to depend upon the few warning symptoms that may alert you for colon cancer. Nonetheless, it isn't even harmful to know these symptoms that indicate the presence of colon cancer, though at a later stage.
Constipation may be a symptom of colon cancer. The tumor in rectum or at the bottom of colon can become an obstacle for waste to get through the colon that causes constipation.
Another symptom for this cancer is thin stool. Once the stool has undergone its slushy stage, it starts to take shape. So, the shape of the stool when it is excreted from the body can provide clues about its movement inside the body. For instance, thin stool suggests that the waste has been squeezed on its way by some obstacle. In case of colon or colorectal cancer, this obstacle is tumor at the bottom of colon.
Furthermore, at times even a tumor can lead to bowel obstruction. This is basically a blockage in your colon that restricts the passage of solid, liquid and sometimes even gases. This may cause severe and painful abdominal cramps especially when the flow of blood to colon is restricted.
You may also find some blood in your stool. Unexplained or effortless loss of weight may also be noticed as another symptom that suggests the presence of colon cancer. Vomiting, nausea, lethargy, bloating and gas and a feeling of fullness are a few other symptoms that can be added to the list. However, these symptoms may not necessarily indicate colon cancer and can be due to other medical conditions as well.
Though you may stay alert for these colon cancer symptoms, but it is necessary to keep in mind that at times these symptoms may not appear in patients at all. So, anyone over the age of 50 years is recommended to get regular colonoscopy screenings done. Also, people who have a high risk for this condition may even get themselves checked in the early stages of their life.
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