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what is bowel cancer?
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Bowel is the long, tube-shaped organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion. The bowel has two parts, the small bowel and the large bowel. Also called intestine. Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.
Preview- Apparently, the exact causes of bowel cancer are not certain, but it is believed that lifestyle and environmental factors, such as a high-fat, low-fibre diet and a lack of physical activity can contribute to the disease. Diet is the things a person eats and drinks.
- One can view, bowel cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death.
- One can deduce that, part 1 The facts about bowel cancer - covers why you need to know about bowel cancer, what bowel cancer is, the main risk factors and how to reduce your risk.
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