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Summary: Symptoms of Colon Cancer The colon is an important part of the human body. The colon also plays a role in ridding the body of waste in the form of stool. Colon cancer is the cancer that affects the cells of the colon. It is the third most common form of cancer affecting humans. Although this form of cancer is life threatening, it is a very treatable disease if diagnosed early and treated in its early stages. One problem with colon cancer is that early detection is very difficult because most of the symptoms of colon cancer are not very noticeable in the early stages of the disease. The biggest symptom of colon cancer is changes in the bowel movement. Abdominal pain, before, during and after a bowel movement is a sign for concern as well especially if it is persistent. Unexplained weight loss always indicates some medical problem even if it is not colon cancer proper diagnosis is required for optimum health. Weakness and exhaustion due to no reason should indicate a problem with your health; it is also a symptom for colon cancer. Although these symptoms may indicate that you are suffering from colon cancer, they could be caused by other medical conditions as well, if you see any of these symptoms or a combination of these symptoms, get yourself screened for colon cancer. Even if you are not suffering from colon cancer a proper diagnosis will lead to a cure for whatever disease or ailment is affecting you in a negative manner. Summary: FDA Approves Gardasil for Prevention of Anal Cancer Gardasil is a vaccine used for the prevention of human papilloma virus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16 and 18. HPV types 16 and 18 cause an estimated 70 to 75 percent of all cervical cancers, and can also lead to the development of anal, vulvar, vaginal and penile cancer. According to a report by Gardasil maker Merck, "It is estimated that HPV types 16 and 18 account for approximately 80 percent of anal cancers, 75 percent of cervical cancers, 70 percent of vaginal cancers and 40 to 50 percent of vulvar cancers." Gardasil is not a true "cancer vaccine." Although it does prevent cancer - it only does so by preventing HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18, which may or may not lead to cancer. The National Cancer Institute reports that Gardasil is extremely effective at preventing cancers caused by HPV. With 5,300 cases diagnosed in 2010, anal cancer is less common than cervical cancer which reported more than 12,200 cases diagnosed in 2010. Cancer of the vulva is even more rare than anal cancer with 3,900 cases in 2010, and vaginal and penile cancer are even more rare with 2,300 and 1,300 cases respectively in 2010. According to the Centers for Disease Control, men who have sex with men are 17 times more likely to develop HPV related anal cancer. It should be noted that not all cases of anal-genital cancers are related to HPV and sexual activity. It's also important to note that while Gardasil prevents HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18, other types of HPV can lead to cancer. Since Gardasil can prevent HPV related anal-genital cancers (often spread through sexual activity), the logical extension of its application leads one to wonder over its viability toward HPV related oral and neck related cancers. The FDA approved Gardasil in 2006 for the prevention of genital warts and cervical cancer caused by those 4 types of HPV mentioned above. You may copy / distribute / edit but keep this link below live: Article 1: SYMPTOMS OF COLON CANCER Article 2: FDA APPROVES GARDASIL FOR PREVENTION OF ANAL CANCER Category : COLON RECTAL CANCER Source : CANCER.TIPSTIMES.COM Licensed : CREATIVE COMMONS SHARE ALIKE 3.0
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