cancer (colon cancer)
Transcript: where to get help physical impact from personal experience i can say my nonos colon cancer made everything in the house different, we dedicated all of out time to tying to help him get better and seeing him sick was heart breaking, you feel guilty for being healthy and cancer free instead of him, you learn to just be there for support and show how much they mean to you because they wont be around forever. signs or symptoms of colon cancer emotional consequences A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool, that lasts longer than four weeks Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely Weakness or fatigue Unexplained weight loss statistics & trends For colorectal cancer, death rates increase with age. Colon and rectum cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The number of deaths was 15.1 per 100,000 men and women per year based on 2009-2013 deaths. The percent of colon and rectum cancer deaths is highest among people aged 75-84. cancer (colon cancer) prevention Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may play a role in cancer prevention. ... Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. ... Stop smoking. ... Exercise most days of the week. ... Maintain a healthy weight. Image by goodtextures: http://fav.me/d2he3r8 http://coloncancercanada.ca/ your local doctor, in house nurses that come to your home, doctors aswell, places for chemo, radiation after surgery you might have problems going to the bathroom you may feel weaker, weight loss, fatigue, lacking energy. impact on family and friends at first with diagnosis you can feel very upset and frightened my grandfather had colon cancer and he was very emotional and felt like there's no hope to survive