bowel cancer Flashcards
1
Q
where is colon cancer likely to be found?
A
-colon-large intestine
2
Q
what are the main symptoms of bowel cancer?
A
rectal bleeding-anaemia
3
Q
how can bowel cancer progression be prevented?
A
screenings- for men and woman >50
if polyps- repeated more often
4
Q
what happens in bowel cancer ?
A
polyps form and then progress to malignant tumour
they often bleed which leads to rectal bleeding
5
Q
what can bowel cancer of the small intestine form that may be seen dentally?
A
peutz-jengers syndrome - seen as dark marks on lips
6
Q
what can bowel cancer of the large intestine form that may be seen dentally?
A
oral polyps
7
Q
what is the treatment of bowel cancer?
A
surgical removal of tumours- but best outcome is removing polups through regular screening to prevent progression
