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Colon cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon. Such cancer is sometimes referred to as "colorectal cancer." Other types of colon cancer such as lymphoma, carcinoid tum... |
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Symptoms
Many cases of colon cancer have no symptoms. The following symptoms, however, may indicate colon cancer: Abdominal pa...
Causes
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in ...
Tests
With proper screening, colon cancer can be detected BEFORE symptoms develop, when it is most curable. Your doctor wil...
Treatments
Treatment depends partly on the stage of the cancer. In general, treatments may include: Chemotherapy to kill cancer ...
Alternative Therapies
For additional resources and information, see colon cancer support groups.
Risk Factors
-Substances in the environment that cause cancer, presumably by inducing mutations, with prolonged exposure.
Complications
Cancer returning in the colon; Cancer spreading to other organs or tissues (metastasis; Development of a second prima...
Prevention
The death rate for colon cancer has dropped in the last 15 years. This may be due to increased awareness and screenin...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have: Black, tar-like stools; Blood during a bowel movement; Change in bowel ha...
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