thomasdevos
10-05-2009, 12:03 AM
<strong>Colon cancer ? the relationship</strong>
The general population may not be familiar with the term familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), but for those with a history of colon cancer in their families, research the symptoms of this genetic mutation is part of the routine scrutiny medical.
People with the classic form of FAP may begin to develop multiple benign polyps in the colon that hundreds, from their teenage years ? or thousands of these tumors are not uncommon in people FAP. Elimination of at least part of the colon is necessary in such a circumstance, even as these polyps eventually become malignant. If only a partial colectemy is performed, regular monitoring of the remaining colon is necessary that the individual is still a significant risk of developing colon cancer.
Why a person with FAP require close monitoring? The average age of patients with FAP are diagnosed with colon cancer is thirty-nine. Without treatment, a person with FAP will, with absolute certainty, eventually developing cancer.
Unfortunately, there is little to indicate the presence of polyps until the FAP develop. Often these polyps first to know by bleeding and the blood is found in the stools of the afflicted person. Another telltale sign is anemia, because the development of polyps leads to iron deficiency. The best defense is a patient to be aware of his family history, since 75 to 80 per cent of people with FAP have family members who have been diagnosed with polyps and / or colorectal cancer at the age of forty years or less.
There is a preventive measure available that can be taken if PAF does not run in your family. Genetic testing can be performed in infancy to determine if the mutated gene is present. Parents who are considering this option for their children should be aware of possible pitfalls. If a child is tested and the results are positive, obtaining medical insurance is becoming a difficult proposition. This result must be weighed against the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your child is free from medical problems that brings FAP.
In <em>Living to tell the tale, a continuation of normality,</em> Amy Martin shares his personal story as a person with familial adenomatous polyposis. Ms. Martin has lost his mother to colon cancer at a relatively young age and has suffered first part, then a full investigation, colectomy to avoid the same fate. Upon reading the first page of the book of Mrs. Martin, you realize that FAP is far from her medical obstacle. The author has also had a stroke as a student, a serious car accident that required extensive rehabilitation therapy, Graves' disease and gallbladder surgery. This is an amazing story that gives hope to all those who struggle through many life challenges.
<em>Living to tell the tale</em> is the first book written by Amy Martin. It can be purchased on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and www.lulu.com. (http://www.lulu.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow)
Reference Site:
colon cancer treatment (http://colon-cancer-treatment-cure.com)
www.nlm.nih.gov (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000262.htm)
en.wikipedia.org (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorectal_cancer)
www.cancer.gov (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal)
medicinenet.com (http://www.medicinenet.com/colon_cancer/article.htm)
The general population may not be familiar with the term familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), but for those with a history of colon cancer in their families, research the symptoms of this genetic mutation is part of the routine scrutiny medical.
People with the classic form of FAP may begin to develop multiple benign polyps in the colon that hundreds, from their teenage years ? or thousands of these tumors are not uncommon in people FAP. Elimination of at least part of the colon is necessary in such a circumstance, even as these polyps eventually become malignant. If only a partial colectemy is performed, regular monitoring of the remaining colon is necessary that the individual is still a significant risk of developing colon cancer.
Why a person with FAP require close monitoring? The average age of patients with FAP are diagnosed with colon cancer is thirty-nine. Without treatment, a person with FAP will, with absolute certainty, eventually developing cancer.
Unfortunately, there is little to indicate the presence of polyps until the FAP develop. Often these polyps first to know by bleeding and the blood is found in the stools of the afflicted person. Another telltale sign is anemia, because the development of polyps leads to iron deficiency. The best defense is a patient to be aware of his family history, since 75 to 80 per cent of people with FAP have family members who have been diagnosed with polyps and / or colorectal cancer at the age of forty years or less.
There is a preventive measure available that can be taken if PAF does not run in your family. Genetic testing can be performed in infancy to determine if the mutated gene is present. Parents who are considering this option for their children should be aware of possible pitfalls. If a child is tested and the results are positive, obtaining medical insurance is becoming a difficult proposition. This result must be weighed against the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your child is free from medical problems that brings FAP.
In <em>Living to tell the tale, a continuation of normality,</em> Amy Martin shares his personal story as a person with familial adenomatous polyposis. Ms. Martin has lost his mother to colon cancer at a relatively young age and has suffered first part, then a full investigation, colectomy to avoid the same fate. Upon reading the first page of the book of Mrs. Martin, you realize that FAP is far from her medical obstacle. The author has also had a stroke as a student, a serious car accident that required extensive rehabilitation therapy, Graves' disease and gallbladder surgery. This is an amazing story that gives hope to all those who struggle through many life challenges.
<em>Living to tell the tale</em> is the first book written by Amy Martin. It can be purchased on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and www.lulu.com. (http://www.lulu.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow)
Reference Site:
colon cancer treatment (http://colon-cancer-treatment-cure.com)
www.nlm.nih.gov (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000262.htm)
en.wikipedia.org (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorectal_cancer)
www.cancer.gov (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal)
medicinenet.com (http://www.medicinenet.com/colon_cancer/article.htm)