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Health Encyclopedia: Colon Cancer Screening
Alternative Names
Screening for colon cancer; Colonoscopy - screening; Sigmoidoscopy - screening; Virtual colonoscopy - screening
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Colon cancer screening can detect polyps and early cancers. Such screening can find abnormalities that can be treated before cancer develops or spreads. Regular screenings may decrease deaths and...
More information on "Screening Tests and Diagnosis"
New Tests for Colon Cancer Screening Being Researched
By Elizabeth Roberts, Health Expert
New Colon Cancer Screening Tests in Research & Development Stages In the October 28th issue of The New York Times, it was reported that there... Read more »
Colon cancer screening prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Screening for colon cancer; Colonoscopy - screening; Sigmoidoscopy - screening; Virtual colonoscopy - screeningReferencesWhitlock... Read more »
Colon cancer prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon; Rectal cancer; Cancer - rectum; Adenocarcinoma - colon; Colon - adenocarcinomaPreventionThe death... Read more »
If I Have Crohn's, Am I at Risk for Colon Cancer?
By Todd Eisner, Health Expert
I have Crohn's disease. Am I at increased risk of colon cancer, and if so, how often to I need to be screened for colon cancer? For years, it has... Read more »
Colon cancer symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon; Rectal cancer; Cancer - rectum; Adenocarcinoma - colon; Colon - adenocarcinomaSymptomsMany cases... Read more »
Milk does the body good: The beneficial effects of vitamin D for those with colon cancer
By Amy Thomas, Health Expert
For some time we've known that vitamin D-primarily found in milk-is linked to a lower likelihood of developing colon cancer. But new scientific data... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Colorectal Cancer Screening GuidelinesA number of major organizations, including The American Cancer Society, The US Preventive Services... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Dietary Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and ScreeningColon and rectal cancers can be detected early using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can find precancerous... 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 »
Screenings for Colorectal Cancer: Being Your Own Healthcare Advocate
By Nancy Muller, Health Expert
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and represents the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Each year, 50,000 die from... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and PreventionColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., with Americans facing a lifetime chance of 5 - 6% for this... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesBotteri E, Iodice S, Bagnardi V, Raimondi S, Lowenfels AB, Maisonneuve P. Smoking and colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis. JAMA. 2008 Dec... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAmerican Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer Facts and Figures Special Edition 2005. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, 2005.Arber N, Eagle... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A diagnosis of cancer will lead to staging and other tests to help determine the outlook and the appropriate treatments. Treatment for... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Follow-up Testing
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Follow-up TestingThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) sets guidelines for follow-up testing to detect recurring cancer after the... Read more »
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