Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is one of the cancers that is highly treatable and curable if caught early. Don’t leave your health to chance. Get screened. Take control of your health.
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The incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Nigeria has nearly tripled over the last 40 years.
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The incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Nigeria has nearly tripled over the last 40 years.
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Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related deaths.
The colon (large intestine) and the rectum, as part of the digestive system, function to absorb water and nutrients from our food.
The colon (large intestine) and the rectum, as part of the digestive system, function to absorb water and nutrients from our food. They also help to store stools and remove waste. Cancer of the colorectal area occurs when cells of the colon or rectum grow out of control. Screening tests help identify abnormal growths in the colon or rectum, which may increase the risk of colorectal cancer and help identify the disease at a stage when treatment is most effective.
- A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhoea or constipation
- Blood in or on your stool
- Persistent abdominal discomforts, such as cramps, gas or pain
- A feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely
- Weakness or fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
Some of the risk factors for colon cancer include:
- Age 50 or older
- Ethnicity
- Type 2 diabetes
- Personal or family history of colon cancer or polyps
- Personal history of inflammatory bowel disease
- Some inherited genetic syndromes
- Diet high in fat and/or low in fibre or calcium
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Heavy drinking
- Physical inactivity
You should see a doctor if:
- You are experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms
- You have a history of adenomas (benign tumours)
- You have inflammatory bowel disease* (which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- You have an inherited syndrome (e.g. Lynch syndrome/HNPCC or FAP)
- You have type 2 diabetes
- You have undergone radiation therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are still unsure about this test, here are some questions that we usually get asked.
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How does colon cancer develop?
Colon cancer often begins as small growth called polyps. These polyps, which are not cancerous, usually grow slowly. Some of them may eventually become cancerous over time.
What is a polyp?
Polyps are mushroom-like growths that form when cells lining the colon grow, divide and reproduce in an unhealthy, disorderly way. Polyps can become cancerous over time, invading the colon wall and surrounding blood vessels, and spreading to other parts of the body.
Why are colonoscopies important?
A positive faecal occult blood test is not diagnostic of colorectal cancer. It is an indication of a colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is a medical procedure during which a doctor uses a scope to look inside the colon and the rectum. During this procedure, a piece of any abnormal tissue that is seen can be taken and sent for histology, where a diagnosis of cancer may be confirmed or refuted.
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