Colon Cancer Health Topics

Featured Conditions and Diseases

Colon Cancer

A serious disease, colon cancer occurs when cancer cells first develop in colon tissues. This eMedTV article offers an overview of colon cancer and discusses its symptoms, risk factors associated with the disease, and treatment options.

Rectal Cancer

Rectal cancer is a disease that occurs when cancer cells form in the tissue of the rectum. This eMedTV article discusses this condition in detail, including information about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Featured Medications

Avastin

Avastin is commonly used in the treatment of specific types of cancer. This segment of the eMedTV archives provides a detailed overview of the drug, including what cancers it treats, how it works, dosing information, side effects, and more.

Capecitabine

Capecitabine is often used to help treat certain types of breast or colorectal cancer. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the medicine, including how it works to combat the cancer, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Tonalin CLA

Tonalin CLA is a supplement that is claimed to help lower body fat and prevent cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this product, including possible benefits of the supplement, detail on its effectiveness, and a list of possible side effects.