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Cancer of the colon or rectum is often called colorectal cancer. The colon and the rectum are part of the large intestine, which is part of the digestive system. Tumors found in the colon or rectum may be benign (noncancerous) growths of tissue (polyps) or malignant cancerous growths of tissue that may spread to other parts of the body.
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Colorectal Cancer Symptoms1-2 of 11 more...
When to seek medical advice
... If you notice any symptoms of colon cancer, such as blood in your stool or a persistent change in bowel habits, see your doctor as soon as possible. Keep in mind that colorectal cancer can strike youn...
Source: MayoClinic
Screening and diagnosis ... Most colon cancers develop from adenomatous polyps. Screening is extremely important for detecting polyps before they become cancerous. It can also help find colorectal cancer in its early stages when...
Source: MayoClinic
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Prevention
... The most encouraging news about colon and rectal cancer is that you can actually reduce your risk by having regular screenings. That''s because with regular screening, you can have polyps removed befo...
Source: MayoClinic
Colorectal Cancer: New Screening Method Available ... Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in American men and women. A newer, noninvasive screening method now makes prevention easier than ever. Called a fecal DNA test, the new...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Colorectal Cancer Treatment1-2 of 6 more...
Treatment
... The type of treatment your doctor recommends will depend largely on the stage of your cancer. The three primary treatment options are: surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Surgery (colectomy) is the m...
Source: MayoClinic
Colostomy ... What is a colostomy? The colon, rectum and anus are the last sections of the body’s digestive system. Although they are an important part of the system, they have little to do with digesting food or a...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Colorectal Cancer Support1-2 of 6 more...
Coping skills
... A diagnosis of cancer can be extremely challenging. Even when a full recovery is likely, you may worry about a recurrence of the disease. But no matter what your concerns or prognosis, you''re not alo...
Source: MayoClinic
Coping With Cancer ... Facing cancer may be overwhelming. After finding out they have cancer, some people experience a period of mourning or grieving for the loss of their health, as well as stress and anxiety over the unce...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Digestive Diseases and Nutrition: Questions and Answers
... My doctor recommended I talk to a registered dietitian about following a fat-controlled eating plan to control my chronic diarrhea. I don’t understand how changes in my diet can help me. Please explai...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Detecting and Treating Diseases of the Colon and Rectum ... Many Americans eat an unhealthy diet and have poor toilet habits. Over the course of several years, the effect of this lifestyle can cause a person to have problems with the large bowel. This article ...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Colorectal Cancer Articles
- Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers
... Key Points “Asbestos” is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as bundles of fibers (see Question 1). Exposure to asbestos may increase the risk of asbestosis, lung cancer, mesoth... - Biological Therapies for Cancer: Questions and Answers
... Key Points Biological therapies use the body’s immune system to fight cancer or to lessen the side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments (see Question 1). Biological response modi... - Colon Cancer Treatment
... Recurrent colon cancer is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the colon or in other parts of the body, such as the liver, lungs, or both. The PD... - Colonoscopy
... The digestive system Colonoscopy (koh-luh-NAH-skuh-pee) lets the physician look inside your entire large intestine, from the lowest part, the rectum, all the way up through the colon to the lower end ... - Colorectal Cancer Prevention
... Cancer of the colon or rectum is often called colorectal cancer. The colon and the rectum are part of the large intestine, which is part of the digestive system. Tumors found in the colon or rectum ma... - Colorectal Cancer Prevention
... Cancer of the colon or rectum is often called colorectal cancer. The colon and the rectum are part of the large intestine, which is part of the digestive system. Tumors found in the colon or rectum ma... - Colorectal Cancer Screening
... Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time sym... - Colorectal Cancer Screening: Questions and Answers
... What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum become abnormal and divide without normal control or order, forming a mass called a tumor. (The colon an... - Digestive Diseases Dictionary
... This dictionary defines words that are often used when talking or writing about digestive diseases. It is designed for people who have digestive diseases and their families and friends. The words are ...
Resources
- 6 Questions That Could Save Your Life (Or the Life of Someone You Love): What Women Need to Know about Colon Cancer Screening (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
- A Personal Perspective on Rectal Cancer (Cleveland Clinic)
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