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Colon cancer is cancer that starts in the large instestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Such cancer is sometimes referred to as "colorectal cancer." When cancer starts in the lining of an organ such as the...
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Symptoms
Many cases of colon cancer have no symptoms. The following symptoms, however, may indicate colon cancer: Diarrhea, cons...
Causes
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in th...
Tests
Your doctor will perform a physical exam and press on your belly area. The physical exam rarely shows any problems, alt...
Treatments
Treatment depends partly on the stage of the cancer. In general, treatments may include: Chemotherapy medicines to kill...
Alternative Therapies
For additional resources and information, see colon cancer support groups.
Risk Factors
Cancer of the colon is the disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining or epithelium of t...
Complications
Cancer spreading to other organs or tissues (metastasis; Recurrence of carcinoma within the colon; Development of a sec...
Prevention
The death rate for colon cancer has dropped in the last 15 years. This may be due to increased awareness and screening ...
Doctor Specialties
Colon cancer is, in almost all cases, a treatable disease if caught early. Removal of pre-cancerous polyps by colonosco...
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