Colon Cancer By Leah Daniels

Primary Functions of the Colon Reabsorbing water and maintaining the body's balance of fluids Absorbing some vitamins Processing undigested food material such as fiber Storing waste before elimination (converting food remnants to feces) (Wilkinson, J., 2017)

Colon The colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of the digestive system in the human body. It is located below the stomach and liver and surrounds the small intestine.

What is Colon Cancer? “Cancer of the colon is the disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining or epithelium of the first and longest portion of the large intestine. Malignant cells have lost normal control mechanisms governing growth. These cells may invade surrounding local tissue, or they may spread throughout the body and invade other organ systems.” (Medical Dictionary, n.d.).

How Colon Cancer Develops

Signs and Symptoms A person may experience the following signs or symptoms that will need medical attention if it happens for a period of time :

Types of Treatments Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. It is administered through an IV. Radiation Therapy is a radiation treatment used to shrink the tumors that have been infected and destroy cancer cells. This is administered using an x-ray machine or injected into the body. Targeted Therapy is used to block cancerous cells from growing and expanding throughout the body.

Preventions (How to Have a Healthy Colon) Consume whole foods, fruits and vegetables Eat a high fiber diet Exercise Drink a lot of water Daily Bowel Movements

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