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Colon Cancer

Also called: Colorectal Cancer

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The earliest sign of colorectal cancer may be bleeding. But if you find blood in your stool, don't panic. A number of different illnesses can cause...
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There has been substantial debate questioning whether diet affects a person's risk of colon cancer. It is believed that fiber is important to reduce...
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Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer and its treatment. The exact reason for this fatigue is unknown, but it may...
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The exact cause of colorectal cancer is not known. Most cases begin as small growths, or polyps, inside the intestine. If colorectal cancer is not...
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Tests to help your doctor see if colorectal cancer has metastasized or recurred include:An abdominal ultrasound to find the cause of pain or...
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There is no sure way to prevent colorectal cancer from returning or showing up in other parts of your body. After you have had it, your risk of...
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Surgery to remove cancer may be used to treat metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer. The type of surgery chosen depends upon the stage of the...
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Some people who have metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer do not have any symptoms. When they do appear, the most common symptoms are:A change...
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Colorectal cancer happens when cells that are not normal grow in your colon or rectum. These cells grow together and form tumors. This cancer is also...
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Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the body. These extra cells grow together and form masses, lumps, or tumors. In colorectal cancer, these...
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Even after successful treatment, colorectal cancer comes back (recurs) about half the time.2 But this depends on the stage of the cancer before...
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Some people who have metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer do not have any symptoms. Sometimes it is discovered before symptoms appear, either on...
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The exact cause of colorectal cancer is not known. Most cases begin as small growths, or polyps, inside the colon or rectum. Colon polyps are very...
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Surgery to remove cancer is almost always the main treatment for colorectal cancer. The type of surgery depends on the size and location of your...
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Colorectal cancer happens when cells that are not normal grow in your colon or rectum. These cells grow together and form tumors. This cancer is also...
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