Los Angeles colon cancer is a condition characterized by cancerous tumors found on the colon and rectum and possibly on the appendix.
As there are many other types of cancer that can afflict people, colon cancer ranks third as most common and second to lung cancer as a leading cause of death among all cancers. In fact, in the US alone, every person has a close to 10% chance of developing colon cancer.
In all cases, the disease begins with polyps or fleshy, tube-like growths in the colon and rectum. The early symptoms are, however, barely noticeable, and may include anything from unexplained weight loss to persistent general body malaise.
The more obvious signs, such as unpredictable bowel movement, may not be observed until after the tumors have grown big. In some cases, the tumors can be felt by palpating the stomach, and can even affect the bladder, causing blood in the urine. When the disease progresses to an advanced stage, the cancer begins to spread to the liver, causing enlargement and pain in the abdominal area, as well as jaundice.
As there are many other types of cancer that can afflict people, colon cancer ranks third as most common and second to lung cancer as a leading cause of death among all cancers. In fact, in the US alone, every person has a close to 10% chance of developing colon cancer.
In all cases, the disease begins with polyps or fleshy, tube-like growths in the colon and rectum. The early symptoms are, however, barely noticeable, and may include anything from unexplained weight loss to persistent general body malaise.
The more obvious signs, such as unpredictable bowel movement, may not be observed until after the tumors have grown big. In some cases, the tumors can be felt by palpating the stomach, and can even affect the bladder, causing blood in the urine. When the disease progresses to an advanced stage, the cancer begins to spread to the liver, causing enlargement and pain in the abdominal area, as well as jaundice.
