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Colon Cancer (Bowel Cancer) - Coggle Diagram
Colon Cancer (Bowel Cancer)
Symptoms
Persistent change in bowel habits
Blood in your poo
Abdominal pain
Discomfort while eating
Causes
The exact cause of bowel cancer is unknown
Family history
Diet
Age
Smoking
Alcohol
Obesity
Inactivity
digestive disorders
genetic conditions
Possible Complications
Blockage of the colon, causing bowel obstruction
Cancer returning in the colon
Cancer spreading to other organs or tissues (metastasis)
Development of a second primary colorectal cancer
Resources
https://www.healthline.com/health/colorectal-cancer-basics/diet-plan-colon-cancer-treatment
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/
https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/colon-cancer
Specific Dietary Advice
Before chemotherapy/radiotherapy
Plant-based foods
Fruits and vegetables
Snacks throughout the day instead of 3 meals
Recovery
Fruits, nuts, vegetables, chicken, whole grain, fish
Restrict alcohol/tobacco usage
Treatments
Colectomy (surgery)
Open colectomy
Laparoscopic colectomy
Robotic surgery
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy