Cancers of the female reproductive system or gynecologic cancers are rare. However, all women have a risk of developing gynecologic cancer, which increases with age. Gynecologic cancer can be treated, but treatment is more effective if the cancer is diagnosed early. Gynecologic oncology is the medical field that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of … Continued
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers and the third leading cause of cancer deaths. That’s the bad news. The good news is that you can reduce your chances of getting colon cancer. Learning about colon cancer risk factors is a good place to start. Colon cancer is the common term for cancer … Continued
Rectal cancer affects about 5 percent of people worldwide. It develops when cancerous cells form in the rectum — the lowest portion of the intestinal tract. Rectal cancer most often develops later in life — the age of 89 percent of rectal cancer patients is over 50, with the average age at diagnosis being 63 … Continued
Approximately 149,500 adults in the United States are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year. Of these, 45,230 are new cases. This disease is prevalent globally, but not many people know precisely what rectal cancer is, its causes, or its symptoms. If you suspect you have rectal cancer, this guide will help you determine if you … Continued
What is Gynecologic Oncology? What we primarily do here at Nevada Surgery & Cancer Care is called gynecologic oncology. So what is gynecologic oncology, you may ask? Well, our work is at the intersection of women’s medicine and cancer treatment. Gynecologic oncology is a specialty used to diagnose and treat cancers located in women’s reproductive … Continued
Rectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, there were 45,230 cases of rectal cancer and 45,230 new cases of rectal cancer in 2021 alone. Although rates have dropped thanks to lifestyle changes, the overall lifetime risk of colorectal (colon and rectal) cancer remains … Continued
Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is usually seen in older people, although it can occur at any age. It mainly affects the colon and rectum in the large intestine, toward the end of the digestive tract. Polyps or clumps of noncancerous cells inside the colon can increase the risk of colon cancer. Polyps may be … Continued
Gynecologic cancers, or cancers that affect female reproductive organs, are a major threat to women’s health worldwide. These cancers can affect your vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, or ovaries and require special treatment and care. Gynecologic oncology is the field of medicine dedicated to the detection, treatment, and prevention of gynecologic cancers. Such conditions require complicated … Continued
Perhaps you’ve heard the statistics. There are 100,000 new cases of colon cancer each year in the United States, plus 50,000 yearly cases of rectal cancer. The death toll for colorectal cancer is about 50,000 a year, all for a cancer that is often preventable with proper screening. How Colon Cancer Screening Works Most colon … Continued
Cancers of the large intestine are called colorectal cancer. Your lifetime risk of getting colorectal cancer is about 1 in 23 if you are a man, and slightly less than that if you are a woman. It’s the third deadliest cancer, with more than 50,000 individuals dying per year. The good news is that rates … Continued
“He has his father’s eyes.” “She gets her personality from her mother.” For centuries, people have enjoyed discussing the traits that individuals inherit from their parents. Beginning around 1950, scientists began unraveling the secrets of exactly how traits are passed down. Eventually, they were able to link certain genes to health conditions, and genetic testing … Continued
Colon cancer is a form of cancer that affects parts of the large intestine. Estimates show more than 100,000 people are diagnosed with the disease each year. After lung cancer, it’s the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and women in the United States. But research shows that lifestyle habits have a major impact … Continued
