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Colorectal Cancer Symptoms: How Do I Know if I Have Colorectal Cancer? |
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Monday, 29 December 2008 22:56 |
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This is a very common question that most patients pose. Are there any alarm symptoms that tell me if I might have colorectal cancer? The truth is, there are none. Most colorectal cancers do not present with symptoms and by the time symptoms appear, the tumour is usually already in its later stages. Nevertheless, some of the worrying symptoms that may prompt you to seek medical attention are listed below. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 31 December 2008 20:19 )
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Colorectal Cancer Risks: How Common Is It? Am I At Risk? |
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Monday, 29 December 2008 22:37 |
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Colorectal cancer is now the number one cancer in Singapore. It has overtaken lung cancer in men and is already the cancer with the highest incidence in the general population. According to statistics from the Singapore Cancer registry 1998-2002, there have been 1048 deaths attributed to colon cancer and 469 deaths from rectal cancer. During this 5-year period, there were 6101 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer, making up 15-18% of all cancers diagnosed during this period of time. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 January 2009 13:52 )
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Colorectal Cancer Screening: Should I Get Screened? |
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Monday, 29 December 2008 22:33 |
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Colorectal cancer is currently the most common cancer in Singapore men and women. It has increased in incidence over the past 5 years at an alarming rate. The cause of colorectal cancer is well documented. Majority of these arise from polyps or growths in the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. These take between 3-5 years to become cancerous. Thus, if these polyps are detected early and removed, colorectal cancer can actually be prevented. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 January 2009 13:54 )
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