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Health Encyclopedia: Colon And Rectal Cancers Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Colon and rectal cancers are diagnosed using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can detect precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers at stages early enough for complete removal and cure.

Unfortunately, only 30 - 40% of adults over 50 years old (mostly in the upper socioeconomic group) have regular screening tests that could detect a cancer early enough for curative treatment. A survey reported that many people are not screened because they are too embarrassed. Those who ha...

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Common Ulcerative Colitis Questions Answered - Part II

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Reflux Surgery: Part III

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

Last Month we discussed several surgical treatment options for GERD. This month I will discuss two... Read more »

Preparing for Your Child's Endoscopy

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Anemia: Introduction

Anemia is an abnormal reduction in red blood cells.This photmicrograph shows normal red blood cells (RBCs) as seen in the microscope after staining.Anemia is a global problem, at its... Read more »

Urinary Incontinence Surgery

SurgeryThere are nearly 200 procedures for incontinence. Most are designed to restore the bladder neck and urethra to their anatomically correct positions in patients with stress incontinence.The... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: Surgery

SurgeryWomen with heavy menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhea, or both have medical and surgical options available to them. Most procedures eliminate the possibility for childbearing, however.... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Surgery

SurgeryIf nonsurgical strategies do not relieve symptoms, surgery may be the best option for treatment. Surgery may be indicated depending on a number of factors:Intractable Side Effects. Surgery may... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Other Procedures

Other ProceduresIn order to operate on the uterus, the surgeon may choose to reach the area through a wide abdominal incision (laparotomy) or use less invasive measures with the use of endoscopy. The... Read more »

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