Perforation Left Colon Cancer
- Colon and Rectal Cancers - Staging
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors and Prevention
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis and Screening
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy Drugs and Regimens
Seven drugs are currently approved for colorectal cancer chemotherapy:
- 5-fluorouracil (5-FU, Adrucil), which is often given in combination with leucovorin (Wellcovorin). Leucovorin is a vitamin that helps boost the effectiveness of 5-FU.
- Capecitabine (Xeloda)
- Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin)
- Irinotecan (Camptosar)
- Bevacizumab (Avastin)
- Cetuximab (Erbitux)
- Panitumumab (Vectibix)
Capecitabine is a pill form of 5-FU. The other drugs are administered intravenously. Many of...
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Colon and Rectal Cancers: Dietary Factors
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and ScreeningColon and rectal cancers can be detected early using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can find precancerous polyps and... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Introduction
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Cancers of the colon and rectum, often collectively referred to as colorectal cancer, are life-threatening tumors that develop in the large... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Symptoms
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and PreventionColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., with Americans facing a lifetime chance of 5 - 6% for this cancer. Each... Read more »
Esophageal perforation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perforation of the esophagusSymptomsThe main symptom is pain at first.Patients with a perforation in the middle portion or lowermost portion of the... Read more »
Distention of the colon's splenic flexure
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Distention of the colon's splenic flexure is an enlargement of the splenic flexure beyond what is normal. The splenic flexure is a bend in the... Read more »
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Foods You Should Eat to Avoid Colon Cancer
Eat the Rainbow Many studies have demonstrated the cancer-fighting effects of plant chemicals called phytochemicals. Fruits and vegetables that contain phytochemicals can often be identified by colors. Eat dark greens, red fruit, and berries....
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