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	Colon and Rectal Cancer \| AHealthyMe.com
		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.
		Physiologically, the colon is responsible for the preservation of fluid and electrolytes as it propels the increasingly solid waste towards the rectum and anus for excretion.
		Causes of colon cancer are probably environmental in the sporadic cases (80%) and genetic in the heredity predisposed cases (20%).
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic47553 (4009 words)

	Colon Cancer: Encyclopedia of 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.
		Physiologically, the colon is responsible for the preservation of fluid and electrolytes as it propels the increasingly solid waste towards the rectum and anus for excretion.
		Surgical removal of the involved anatomic segment of colon (colectomy) along with its blood supply and regional lymph nodes is the primary therapy for colon cancer.
	health.enotes.com /cancer-encyclopedia/colon-cancer (4502 words)

	Conditions By Organ: Colon - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Colon: The longest part of the large intestine, which is a tube-like organ connected to the small intestine at one end and the anus at the other.
		Colon: the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted
		Colon : part of the large intestine that extends from the cecum to the rectum.
	wrongdiagnosis.com /organ/colon.htm (414 words)

	Colon Therapy ... keep it healthy, keep it happy.
		Colon therapy uses a series of colonic water flushes to clean and detoxify the lower intestine and aid in the reconstitution of intestinal flora.
		Colonic irrigation cleans the entire 5 feet of the colon, unlike an enema which cleanses only the sigmoid colon, the lower eight to twelve inches of the bowel.
		There are certain contraindications for the colon therapy, including ulceratide colitis (ulceration of the colon lining), diverticulitis (imflammation of a sac or pouch in the intestinal tract causing stagnation of feces), Crohn's disease (in the acute inflammatory state), severe hemorrhoids (spasms in the muscles surrounding the prostate), and tumors of the large intestine or rectum.
	www.liferesearchuniversal.com /colon.html (1786 words)

	Colon (anatomy) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In mammals, it consists of the ascending colon, transverse colon, the descending colon, and the sigmoid colon.
		The transverse colon is the part of the colon from the hepatic flexure (the turn of the colon by the liver) to the splenic flexure (the turn of the colon by the spleen).
		On the posterior side, the transverse colon is connected to the posterior abdominal wall by a mesentery known as the transverse mesocolon.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colon_(anatomy) (758 words)

	CCNetwork - Recurrent Colon Cancer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		When the site of metastasis is a single organ, such as the liver, and the cancer is confined to a single defined area within the organ, patients may benefit from local treatment directed at that single site of metastasis.
		Highly selected patients with isolated areas of colon cancer can be cured if the primary cancer in the colon and the isolated area of cancer outside the colon can be surgically removed.
		In summary, for patients with colon cancer isolated to the liver who are unable to undergo surgical removal of the cancer, hepatic artery infusion improves response rates and prolongs survival when compared to no treatment and may produce a minor survival advantage compared to patients treated with systemic 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy.
	www.colorectal-cancer.net /recurrentcoloncancer.htm (2190 words)

	Organ: Colon - CureResearch.com
		Colon: The main part of the large intestine (bowel) before the rectum
		The colon, which is about 6 feet long, connects the small intestine with the rectum and anus.
		The stool then passes through the colon by a pattern of movements to the left side of the colon, where it is stored until a bowel movement occurs.
	www.cureresearch.com /organ/colon.htm (358 words)

	Providing colon hydrotherapy to remove waste from the large intestine without drugs. A safe and approved method of ...
		Colon Hydrotherapy is a gentle cleansing of the large intestine using warm filtered temperature-controlled water, combined with abdominal massage.
		Colon Hydrotherapy is often referred to as colon irrigation and colon therapy.
		Colon therapy is not a cure, but a valuable procedure to help the body with colon related conditions.
	www.totalhealthcoloncare.com /faqs.html (394 words)

	BrighamRAD - CT Scan: A Guide for Patients
		Colon cancer is a disease that affects the large bowel (also known as the colon), which is part of the digestive system.
		Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
		CT colonoscopy is a new technique for inspecting the wall of the colon; it is still under investigation and is not yet considered to be a standard screening test.
	brighamrad.harvard.edu /patients/education/ct/ctguidecolon.htm (1487 words)

	Colon Cleansing
		When the colon is irritated by diet, stress, drugs, chemicals, and other substances, it tries to protect itself by producing more mucus.
		When you have cleansed your colon and restored the balance of the good and bad bacteria, when you have adequate production of enzymes and your dietary intake and internal production of vitamins is correct, your food intolerance should greatly improve or disappear.
		I believe the benefits of colon cleansing are many, not only in terms of health, but also as it relates to appearance: the skin looks vibrant; cellulite, water retention, and blemishes disappear; and the whites of the eyes regain a youthful clearness.
	innerself.com /Health/colon_cleansing.htm (1013 words)

	Center for Videoscopic and Laser Surgery
		The colon is the large intestine; it is the lower part of your digestive tract.
		The intestine is a long, tubular organ consisting of the small intestine, the colon (large intestine) and the rectum, which is the last part of the colon.
		The colon and rectum absorb water and hold the waste until you are ready to expel it.
	www.videoscopicsurgery.com /colon.htm (270 words)

	Nikon MicroscopyU: Human Pathology Digital Image Gallery - Colon Carcinoma
		The vast majority of colon cancers arise from the glandular cells lining the wall of the organ, in which case they are classified as a special type of carcinoma known as adenocarcinomas.
		Colon cancers can also originate in other cell types, such as those that comprise the connective tissue that supports the colorectal wall or those that are specialized for producing hormones.
		Colon Carcinoma at 40x Magnification - The irritable bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis, which is characterized by inflammation and ulceration, increases colon cancer risk in individuals in which it is a chronic occurrence.
	www.microscopyu.com /galleries/pathology/coloncarcinoma.html (679 words)

	Viatronix virtual colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer
		The colon is a part of the digestive system, which removes nutrients from food and stores waste until it passes out of the body.
		The colon, or large intestine, is a 6-foot long muscular tube running from the end of the small intestine (the cecum) to the rectum.
		The vast majority of the people are unwilling to undergo an optical colonoscopy, which is the only FDA approved method for screening most of the colon for signs of colorectal cancer, because of the actual and perceived physical discomfort, the risks associated with this invasive endoscopic procedure, and the procedure's relatively high cost ($1,000-$2,000+).
	www.viatronix.com /Patients_FAQs.asp (1055 words)

	Colon Hydrotherapy Questions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Colon Hydrotherapy is referred to as colon irrigation, colonics, colon therapy, or high enemas.
		The colon is the living area for a host of bacteria that produce vitamins such as K and some B vitamins.
		Colon Hydrotherapy is not a cure, but a valuable procedure used to assist the body for a wide variety of different colon-related conditions.
	home.sprintmail.com /~nichollsdesign/ccd/colonic/qanda.htm (1793 words)

	The Tummy Temple: Thomas Dorman, M.D. Colon Hydrotherapy Colonic Irrigation IBS Colitis Digestion Reproduction ...
		Experience in colonic circles is growing with the use of a number of specific herbal agents that can be mixed gently into the warm water passed into the colon for irrigation; so that individuals with a tendency to spasm are given relaxing agents.
		One way to improve the overall function and integrated action of the colon is by stretching the organ, and it is quite plain that the only available way for stretching is through the installation of water gradually under slight-to-moderate pressure through the anal canal.
		Accordingly, it is an important role of the colon therapist to educate patients in combating constipation and generally improving bowel habits.
	www.tummytemple.com /td_m_d__colon_seattle_colonics.html (3740 words)

	Abunda Life, Inc., Colon Irrigation
		The name of this organ is the “colon.” In naturopathic medicine we believe both health and disease, life and death, all begin in the colon.
		Colon hydrotherapy cleanses and dilutes the toxic load in the colon resulting in a reduced burden on the liver, pancreas, gall bladder, and spleen.
		Other eliminative organs are capable of working overtime for a while, but no matter how strong these other organs of the body may be, the kidneys, lungs, lymph, liver, and skin were not designed to do what only the colon is able to do.
	www.abundalife.com /colon.asp (9970 words)

	What Is Colon Cancer?
		Colon cancer is a common type of malignancy (cancer) in which there is uncontrolled growth of the cells that line the inside of the colon or rectum.
		The colon, also known as the large intestine, is the last part of the digestive tract.
		Colon cancer may affect any racial or ethnic group; however, some studies suggest that Americans of northern European heritage have a higher-than-average risk of colon cancer.
	www.ehealthmd.com /library/colon-cancer/Colon-Cancer_whatis.html (748 words)

	eMedicine - Cancer, Colon : Article Excerpt by: Robert J Fingerote, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The human colon is a muscular organ measuring about 4 feet long and extending from the end of your small bowel to your anus.
		The right side of your colon plays a major role in absorbing water and electrolytes while the left side is responsible for storage and evacuation of stool.
		Colon cancers are most commonly adenocarcinomas—tumors that develop from the glands lining your colon’s inner wall.
	www.emedicine.com /aaem/byname/cancer-colon.htm (274 words)

	Colonics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Colonic irrigation is an ancient method of healing and it would never have survived until the present scientific age if it were without value.
		This is an example of a generalised contraction of the organ (the colon) that propels the contents into the vestibule where it is held temporarily before evacuation.
		The contents of the small intestine pass through the sphincter that separates it from the first part of the colon, called the ‘caecum’ (on the left side of the abdomen), and the circular muscle at the lower end of the terminal ileum, the small bowel, is indeed mostly contracted or closed.
	www.detoxlounge.com.au /flex/_colonics/68/1 (3968 words)

	Colonics (July 2004)
		This is an example of a generalized contraction of the organ (the colon) that propels the contents into the vestibule where it is held temporarily before evacuation.
		The contents of the small intestine pass through the sphincter that separates it from the first part of the colon, called the 'cecum' (on the left side of the abdomen), and the circular muscle at the lower end of the terminal ilium, the small bowel, is indeed mostly contracted or closed.
		When fluid is passed into the colon, and particularly when it is passed in skillfully, without introducing any gas, such as air, there is a gradual distention of the organ.
	www.townsendletter.com /July2004/colonics0704.htm (3938 words)

	Colon Irrigation
		The objective of the colon, an organ of elimination, is to collect the byproducts of undigested food and body processes and then evacuate them.
		Colon irrigation is the quickest and most efficient means of cleansing the large intestine.
		This is in contrast to a two quart enema which generally flushes the lower end of the colon, up to 18 inches, or a "fleet" enema, in which a relatively small amount of water is injected to clear the rectum and prompt bowel movement.
	www.iquestsight.com /colon1.html (772 words)

	Colon Hydrotherapy
		Approximately five feet long and 2.5 inches in diameter, the colon in the end portion of the digestive track, and is a hollow muscular organ whose purpose is to absorb water and nutrients, and eliminate waste.
		It contributes significantly to the detoxification of the colon and of the body in general by cleansing, flushing, and removing accumulated, impacted waste.
		Every organ in the body is connected to the colon by a reflex point, which is stimulated during a colonic.
	www.subtleenergysolutions.com /newsletter-colonics.html (1341 words)

	Colon Cancer Screening CT
		Colon cancer is a disease that affects the large bowel, also known as the colon, a part of the digestive system.
		It is widely accepted that virtually all cases of colon cancer begin as small growths on the wall of the large bowel, called polyps.
		Men are slightly more likely to develop colon cancer than women, but there is not enough difference in the rate of occurrence for there to be any difference in the recommendation for screening for men or women.
	www.cpmc.org /services/colon_ct.html (1061 words)

	Colon cancer
		Colon cancer is cancer that starts in the large instestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Such cancer is sometimes referred to as "colorectal cancer." When cancer starts in the lining of an organ such as the large intestine, it is called a carcinoma.
		Factors that increase the risk of colon cancer are colorectal polyps, cancer elsewhere in the body, a family history of colon cancer, and ulcerative colitis.
		Colon cancer is, in almost all cases, a treatable disease if caught early.
	www.pennhealth.com /ency/article/000262.htm (1568 words)

	Alcohol colon and rectal cancer
		Alcohol seemed to have little influence over the risk of colon cancer, but there was a clear association between rectal cancer risk and the amount of alcohol consumed.
		There are no obvious reasons why alcohol should apparently be more damaging to the rectum than the colon, but the reasons why wine seems to exert its protective effect most likely lie in resveratrol, which is found in both grapes and wine.
		The lack of a relationship between alcohol drinking and colon cancer risk is also somewhat of a mystery, according to Gronbaek.
	www.aim-digest.com /gateway/pages/cancer/articles/colorect3.htm (327 words)

	Colon and Rectal Surgery from Doctor Cloud, M.D
		It is often comforting and reassuring for a patient who is facing a permanent ostomy to visit with another person who has already been through the surgery and adjusted to his or her ostomy.
		With the skill and support of a colon and rectal surgeon and ET nurse, one can cope with either a temporary or permanent ostomy and resume a normal life.
		Board-certified colon and rectal surgeons complete a residency in general surgery, plus an additional year in colon and rectal surgery.
	www.colonandrectalsurgery.com /html/patientedu/sub/ped2/disease13.htm (703 words)

	Dr. Colon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Colonic Enema- Also known as a super enema, it entails introduction of pressurized solutions into the rectum and colon. This procedure should be done only by a doctor due to the fact that too much pressure could rupture the colon, leading to septicemia or blood poisoning.
		The large intestine is made up of the colon (the upper 5 to 6 feet) and the rectum (the last 6 to 8 inches), where the last stage if digestion occurs and where solid waste is held until it is released.
		Diverticulitis- A form of Diverticular Disease that involves Inflammation of a Diverticula (sack or pouch formed in weak parts of the Colon) and is caused by Infection of existing Diverticula.
	www.drcolonclean.com /Ailments/glossary.htm (6354 words)

	Serenity Wellness Spa - San Ramon's Premier Body Detoxification Center including colon hydrotherapy, detox foot bath ...
		Colon therapy is often referred to as colonics, high colonics, colon hydrotherapy or colon irrigation.
		It is a gentle irrigation of the colon (or large intestine) using filtered, temperature-regulated water.
		From massage, colon hydrotherapy, infrared sauna sweating, foot cleansing detox, health coaching, colon and organ cleansing, and information on how to become an informed consumer, we continue to bring you the most effective, simple, non-invasive technologies so that you can live your best, most vibrant healthy life possible.
	www.serenitycleanse.com (651 words)

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