1. Colon Cancer
Mr. Gensic
I am picking this because my Grandpa had colon caner, and my dad has had colon cancer already removed from his colon.
Insert the type of cancer here. Include your name and a brief explanation why you are picking this topic.

2. Colon Cancer
Statistics
About 49,000 deaths in 2008 in the US
About 108,000 new cases in 2008 in the US
Symptoms
Bloody stool
Fatigue
Obstructed Bowel
Describe the Problem: Provide statistics about this type of cancer. How many people each year get it? Die from it? When do people get it in their life time?

3. Science Behind Colon Cancer
Form in the tissue of the colon, which is part of the large intestine.
The cancer begins in cells that make and release mucus.
The cancer cells begin to divide rapidly and uncontrolled, because of mutated DNA.
The cancerous cells get into the blood and spread throughout the body.
Describe the science behind the cancer. What types of cells does it happen in? What do the cancer cells do? Relate the cancer to the CELL CYCLE. How does it spread tp the rest of the body?

4. Possible Causes Age (build up DNA mutations over time) Diabetes
Alcohol Consumption
High Fat and Cholesterol Diets
25% of Cases have a genetic component (thanks, Dad)
Polyps
Obesity
What are the things that cause the cancer? Is it 100% genetic? Does it depend on environment (exercise, smoking, diet, foods)

5. Prevention/Treatment
See your doctor if you have symptoms
Balanced Diet, Healthy Weight, Active Lifestyle, Genetic Counseling, Don’t Smoke, Colonoscopy
Doctor can remove your colon and extend the small intestine to your anus.
Treatment:
Colectomy-surgery to remove the tumor.
Colostomy-Removal of part of the colon.
PREVENTION: What can you do to try and prevent someone from getting the cancer? How can you diagnose the cancer? What are the tests for this cancer?

6. Organizations American Cancer Society Colon Cancer Alliance
Colorectal Association of Canada
Hold a fundraiser, participate in a walk, donate money, participate in surveys, participate in studies.
Organizations trying to help. Ways to help others.