Colon Cancer Articles A-Z
Common colon cancer symptoms include blood in the stool, unusually narrow stools, and diarrhea. This eMedTV segment discusses colon cancer symptoms and stresses the importance of screening to detect the disease in its early stages.
Colon Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis
As this eMedTV resource explains, by the time a person exhibits colon cancer symptoms, and a diagnosis is made, the cancer will have likely progressed beyond its earliest stages. This article discusses colon cancer symptoms and diagnosis in detail.
Colon cancer treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of methods. This eMedTV article discusses colon cancer treatment, including information about second opinions, follow-up care, and clinical trials.
Colon Cancer Treatment by Stage
It is common to classify colon cancer treatment by stage, or the extent of the disease. This eMedTV segment breaks down colon cancer treatment by stage and describes common treatments employed for stage 0 through stage IV and recurrent colon cancer.
Colon Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Examples of colon cancer treatment side effects include pain, fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea. This eMedTV resource discusses colon cancer treatment side effects associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
| Colonoscopy Alternatives |
This multimedia clip discusses the various alternatives to colonoscopy that are available.
| Colonoscopy Procedure |
This multimedia clip describes in detail what takes place during a colonoscopy.
| Common Colon Problems |
This video clip illustrates some of the common problems that may occur in the colon.
| Common Problems in the Colon and Rectum |
This video clip describes some of the common problems found in the colon and rectum, such as hemorrhoids and anal fissures.
Drug Interactions With Capecitabine
This eMedTV Web page explains that drug interactions with capecitabine may occur if the drug is combined with leucovorin, phenytoin, or warfarin. This page describes how these drug interactions can increase your risk of side effects and bleeding.
Avastin is commonly prescribed to treat certain types of cancer, such as colorectal cancer. This eMedTV resource briefly explains how the drug works, lists a few side effects, and describes how it is given. Evastin is a common misspelling of Avastin.
| Expected Results Without a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy |
Expected Results Without Colonoscopy
As this eMedTV page explains, colon cancer occurs when cancer cells originate in the colon (part of the digestive system). This page offers an overview of the condition. Facts about colin cancer is a common misspelling and variation of colon cancer.
| Finger Exam |
This clip describes the finger exam, which can help determine if a colonoscopy is needed.
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy |
This video clip explains what will happen during a flexible sigmoidoscopy.
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - Presentation Summary |
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - Presentation Summary
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Risks -- Allergic Reaction To Medication |
This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Risks -- Barium Enema |
This video describes how a barium enema is conducted and what the results are used for.
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Risks -- Bleeding |
This multimedia clip addresses bleeding, a complication that can occur with colonoscopy.
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Risks -- Colonoscopy |
This multimedia segment takes a look at colonoscopy, a common diagnostic procedure.
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Risks -- Final Thoughts |
This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.
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| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Risks -- Finger Exam |
This clip describes the finger exam, which can help determine if a colonoscopy is needed.
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Risks -- Infection |
This clip talks about the different types of infections that can develop after the procedure.
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Risks -- Major |
This video clip highlights several major complications that are possible.
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Risks -- Minor |
This video clip covers some of the minor complications that are possible with this procedure.
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Risks -- Perforation |
This video explains what happens if you get a perforation during a flexible sigmoidoscopy.