Colon Cancer | Los Angeles IBD, IBS, and Colon Cancer Surgeons

If you have been diagnosed with colon cancer in Los Angeles and are experiencing severe symptoms, then you will probably be worried about doing anything to make them even worse.  If you were previously an active person, then it is perfectly normal for you to want to carry on with physical activities that you enjoy. However, […]

Colon cancer is one of the few conditions that does not always produce noticeable symptoms at an early stage.  Normally, these will only be apparent once the cancer has reached an advanced stage. However, there are a number of steps that you can take in order to reduce the severity of these symptoms and reduce […]

If you are worried about developing colon cancer, then you have probably been trying to find ways in which you can reduce your risk of developing this potentially fatal disease. The good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce your risk, although nothing is ever guaranteed when it comes to cancer. […]

If you have been diagnosed with colon cancer, then it is possible that you have begun to notice some symptoms of the condition. Usually, colon cancer does not start to produce visible signs and symptoms until it is at a relatively advanced stage, but there are exceptions to this general rule. If your symptoms are […]

You may have heard that colon cancer is one of the conditions that tends to run in families, and this would, in fact, be correct. Many cases of colon cancer do have a cause that is partially genetic. The risk of developing colon cancer is considered to be higher when one or more of a […]

Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) generally arises from a genetic predisposition or from as-of-yet unknown causes. Lifestyle changes can modify the risk factors. These changes include both your day to day habits, as well as your long term or annual changes. In this blog we will review some of those lifestyle changes. Lifestyle Change #1 […]

Colon cancer is a potentially very dangerous disease, which can be fatal if left untreated for too long.  However, if it is caught early, then it is much easier to treat.  Cases of colon cancer caught at a very early stage have a high cure rate, and many patients find that it does not recur again in […]

Colon and rectal cancer, commonly referred to as colorectal cancer, is often thought to be influenced by certain unhealthy lifestyles.  Screening is offered to people who are considered to be in a high risk category, and in addition to this, advice is given about changing lifestyle and diet.  It is said that this will reduce your risk of […]

Colon cancer develops in the tissue of the large intestinal region of the digestive system. It is one of the most common cancers in the United States and a leading cause of death. In 2009 alone, out of 106,100 cases, 49,920 were fatal. Treatment for such a devastating disease consists of radiation therapy, biotherapy, chemotherapy, […]

Because colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States it is important to understand what causes it. By understanding the causes, you can take steps to lower your risk. The following will go through the different risk factors so you can educate and empower yourself on how to prevent the development […]