March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Each year the Colorectal Cancer Alliance picks a theme to help drive awareness about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer. This year’s theme is “Don’t Assume,” which aims to bust the preconceived notions and misconceptions regarding colorectal cancer. Below, we’ll discuss what colorectal cancer is, how it’s treated, and how the Don’t Assume campaign wants to bust myths about colorectal cancer.
Being diagnosed with colorectal cancer can leaving you feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. You’re in and out of doctors’ offices, undergoing regular—and sometimes uncomfortable—treatments, all while learning about the disease and its effects. When it comes to treating not just the cancer, but the uncomfortable or painful symptoms and byproducts of the disease, there’s hope. Below, we’ll share five tips for anyone wondering how to cope with colorectal cancer.
Colorectal polyps are small clumps of cells that form on the inner lining of the colon. These polyps are very common, especially in people over 50. Fortunately, most colorectal polyps don't cause symptoms and are harmless, however, a small percentage can develop into colon cancer.
Hemorrhoids are a common ailment, affecting both men and women. It’s estimated that hemorrhoids affect about 1 in 20 Americans. Hemorrhoids are a relatively harmless, treatable issue, but sometimes symptoms that appear to be a simple case of hemorrhoids, can be indicative of other, more serious conditions. Sometimes these conditions are dangerous and even life threatening, so it’s important to understand the symptoms of hemorrhoids and when to be concerned.
Colorectal cancer begins in the colon or rectum and is also referred to as colon cancer or rectal cancer depending on where the cancer originated. Despite where it’s located, these cancers are categorized together because they share many similarities. Let’s take a look at colorectal cancer signs and symptoms, treatments options, risk factors and more.
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that is relatively harmless and oftentimes treatable, but sometimes symptoms that appear to be a simple case of hemorrhoids can be indicative of other, more serious conditions. Learn about hemorrhoid symptoms and treatments, as well as conditions related to hemorrhoids that your symptoms could be masking:
One of the largest risk factors for colorectal cancer is a strong family history of the disease. While there are other external and unknown factors that can cause this type of cancer, your family’s health history is a tool you have at your fingertips to understand and work to detect it earlier.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer in both men and women in the United States. It’s incredibly pervasive and can happen to anyone. Let’s take a look at colorectal cancer signs and symptoms, treatments options, risk factors and more.
One fairly common problem our colorectal specialists treat at the Colorectal Clinic Of Tampa Bay is the presence of anal fistulas. This condition is not widely common amongst most individuals, but when it does present itself, it must be treated by a professional. Read more to learn everything you need to know about anal fistulas.
