Colon Cancer Articles A-Z

Colon Cancer Symptoms

A few common symptoms of colon cancer 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 has colon cancer symptoms, and a diagnosis is made, the cancer will have likely progressed beyond its earliest stages. This article discusses the symptoms and diagnosis of this disease.

Colon Cancer Treatment

As this eMedTV segment explains, treating colon cancer may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of methods. This article talks about treatment options, second opinions, follow-up care, and clinical trials on colon cancer.

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.

Colon Cancer Treatments

Colon Canser

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the first and longest portion of the large intestine. This eMedTV article lists symptoms of colon cancer and explores risk factors for the disease. Colon canser is a common misspelling of colon cancer.

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.

Does Tonalin CLA Work?

This segment of the eMedTV library explores the effectiveness of Tonalin CLA supplements. It lists some of the possible benefits (such as lowering body fat) and describes the research that has been done to determine whether Tonalin CLA really works.

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.

Evastin

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

Facts About Colin Cancer

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.

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.