The large intestine, which we call the colon, is the part of the digestive system that comes after the small intestine, which is about 2 meters long. Colon cancer, which is seen equally in men and women, ranks 3rd in terms of incidence among all cancers. The exact cause of colon cancer is not known, but there are some environmental and genetic causes that are effective in its formation. Nutrition has an important place in colon cancer; the effectiveness of the consumption of animal fats has been determined as a result of research.
In the initial stage of colon cancer, a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, mild pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, rapid fatigue and diarrhea or constipation occur. These symptoms are not unique to colon cancer; however, when these symptoms occur, they must be checked. In the following periods, constipation and then pain attacks begin. Then fatigue, weight and loss of appetite become apparent. Anemia occurs. If the intestine is completely closed due to cancer, the patient's condition becomes quite severe and the passage of toxic substances into the blood begins.
The treatment of colon cancer is surgery. The part with the tumour is removed by surgical methods. Then the upper and lower sides of the removed part of the intestine are connected to each other. Ray therapy is not used in colon cancer. However, chemotherapy (medication therapy) can be applied to patients after surgery.
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