Red Meat And 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
Alternative Names
Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon; Rectal cancer; Cancer - rectum; Adenocarcinoma - colon; Colon - adenocarcinoma
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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From Our Sources
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 cancer. Each... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
It is common to have colon or rectal cancer without symptoms. Many patients are free of symptoms until their tumors are quite advanced.Symptoms... 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 polyps and... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Treatment for Metastasized Colorecta...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Colon Polyps
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Colon polyps are growths of tissue inside the large intestine, also called the colon. Some polyps are mushroom-shaped protrusions on the... Read more »
Foods You Should Eat to Avoid Colon Cancer
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