What Causes Colon Cancer
Health Encyclopedia: Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Such cancer is sometimes referred to as "colorectal cancer."
Other types of colon cancer such as
Alternative Names
Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon
Causes, incidence, and risk factors Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Milk does the body good: The beneficial effects of vitamin D for those with colon cancer
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MRI Breast Cancer Screening; Don’t Forget About Colon Cancer!
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Colon Cancer
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If I Have Crohn's, Am I at Risk for Colon Cancer?
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Choline: Remain Calm, Very Calm
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Health Guide
Colon cancer: resources
Alternative Names Resources - colon cancer Information The following organizations are good resources for information on colon cancer: ... Read more »Biopsy: polyps
Polyp biopsy What the risks are Risks include: Organ perforation Infection Bleeding Special considerations Read more »Colon cancer screening
... Screening for colon cancer Read more »Colon cancer: resources
...Names Resources - colon cancer Read more »Biopsy: polyps
Polyp biopsy Normal Values The biopsy examination shows the polyp to be benign. What abnormal results mean Malignant cells are present... Read more »Images
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