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Health Encyclopedia: Colon Cancer
Colon, or colorectal, cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon).
Other types of cancer can affect the colon, such as
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Colon cancer symptoms
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Colon cancer prevention
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Colon cancer treatment
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Colon cancer screening overview
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Alternative NamesScreening for colon cancer; Colonoscopy - screening; Sigmoidoscopy - screening; Virtual colonoscopy -... Read more »
Colon cancer: resources overview
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Alternative NamesResources - colon cancerInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on colon cancer:American... Read more »
Aspirin fights colon cancer: study
Scientists have found that a daily dose of aspirin can prevent colon cancer in people who have a genetic predisposition to develop the disease. The... Read more »
Sigmoidoscopy may be ineffective for colon cancer screening
Though experts say they found some reduction in mortality rates, they also think more follow-up studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of... Read more »
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Colon Cancer
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert
1. I have ulcerative colitis, how often do I need to have a colonoscopy? There are essentially two reasons to do a colonoscopy in patients with... Read more »
Diabetes Linked to Colon Cancer Risk: Study
New research appears to confirm the link between diabetes and colon cancer. The results, which included results from 14 international studies, found... Read more »
HRT May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
According to a new study, postmenopausal women who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have less of a chance of developing colon cancer.... Read more »
Natural Heart Meds May Fight Colon Cancer
Researchers have found that cardiac glycosides--a kind of naturally derived heart drug--appears to help fight colon cancer. The Swedish scientists'... Read more »
2 Proteins May Predict Colon Cancer's Spread
Chinese scientists are reporting that two proteins may act as biomarkers for predicting the spread of colon cancer. Read more »
New Painkiller May Fight Colon Cancer
According to a new study, an experimental form of the painkiller naproxen--the active ingredient in the over-the-counter drug Aleve--interferes... Read more »
Hispanics Often Lack Access to Colon Cancer Screening
It is harder to gain access to colon cancer screening tests such as colonoscopies in areas of the United States that have large Hispanic populations,... Read more »
Statins Do Not Reduce Colon Cancer Risk: Study
New research suggests that cholesterol-lowering statins not only won't protect people from colon cancer, but the drugs may also increase people's... Read more »
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