Signs Of Colon Cancer For Women
Alternative Names
Screening for colon cancer; Colonoscopy - screening; Sigmoidoscopy - screening; Virtual colonoscopy - screening
Information
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 prevent pain caused by colorectal cancer.
TOOLS OR TESTS
Several tools may be used, either alone or together, to screen for colon cancer:
The first method is...
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Colon and Rectal Cancers: Prognosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
RadiationRadiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells that might remain after an operation or to shrink large tumors before an operation so... 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: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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