Books /Understanding Colorectal Cancer

9781639273775

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

213

$ 143

Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, refers to the cancerous growth in the colon or rectum. Its symptoms are blood in the stool, change in bowel movements, weight loss, and fatigue. Most colorectal cancers occur due to old age and lifestyle changes. An unhealthy diet, obesity, smoking, and a lack of physical activity are some of its prominent causes. Consumption of red meat, processed meat, and alcohol are some of the dietary factors which can increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Treatments of colorectal cancer comprise of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of colorectal cancer. It covers in detail some existent theories and innovative concepts revolving around. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.