Colon Health Sensor

Colon Cancer – One of the Most Common Types of Cancer

Colon cancer, or colorectal carcinoma, refers to malignant tumors in the colon or rectum, which often develop from benign polyps. In Germany, colon cancer is the second most common cancer in women and the third most common in men. Despite improving treatment options, around 27,000 people die from it each year.

Colon cancer often develops without symptoms for a long time until the tumor reaches a certain size. Possible symptoms include changes in bowel movements, blood in the stool, unintentional weight loss, abdominal pain, fatigue, mild fever, anemia, and decreased performance.

Depending on its location, size, and spread, colorectal carcinoma can be cured through surgery, with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy used as supportive treatments. It is crucial to diagnose and treat the tumor early before metastases form in other organs, as untreated cases drastically reduce the chances of recovery. For this reason, it is essential to understand potential risk factors and avoid them with a healthy lifestyle as much as possible.

Possible Risk Factors for Colon Cancer

In general, the risk of developing colon cancer increases significantly with age. Other risk factors include an unhealthy diet (low fiber, high meat and fat content), alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise, obesity, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, and type 2 diabetes.

Additionally, genetic predisposition plays a significant role in the development of colon cancer. A genetic analysis can help identify your individual risk and determine whether preventive measures should be taken promptly.

How Does Our Colon Health Sensor Work?

With our Colon Health Sensor, our laboratory examines the submitted saliva sample for 17 genetic variations that can affect the individual risk of colon cancer. We also assess the influence of the genetic profile on the effectiveness of 32 common medications.

This genetic test allows us to determine how likely it is to develop colon cancer and whether specific preventive measures are necessary.

We evaluate the analysis results in a written report, which recommends effective medications for optimal treatment.

In this way, our Colon Health Sensor can effectively contribute to colon cancer prevention and help patients significantly reduce their individual risk.