Colon Cancer Articles
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Colon cancer is a disease in which 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.
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.
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.
Rectal cancer is a disease that occurs when cancer cells form in the tissue of the rectum. This eMedTV article discusses rectal cancer in detail, including information about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.
Examples of rectal cancer symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, and blood in the stool. This eMedTV article discusses these and other rectal cancer symptoms, such as a change in the frequency of bowel movements, abdominal discomfort, and fatigue.
Symptoms of colon cancer may include a change in bowel habits, blood in the stool, and diarrhea. This eMedTV resource lists common symptoms of colon cancer, which do not normally appear in the earliest stages of the disease.
In people with colon cancer, early symptoms will most likely not occur. As this eMedTV article explains, screening for colon cancer when no early symptoms are present is the most effective way to detect the cancer when it may most easily be treated.
Colon cancer signs may include constipation, diarrhea, and blood in the stool. As discussed in this eMedTV segment, however, colon cancer signs do not usually appear in the earliest stages of the disease, which is why screening is so important.
A common colon cancer symptom is blood in the stool; however, as this eMedTV Web page explains, most people don't experience a single colon cancer symptom in the earliest stages of the disease. That's why screening for the disease is so important.
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.
Signs of colon cancer may include diarrhea, blood in the stool, unusually narrow stools, and vomiting. This eMedTV segment identifies potential signs of colon cancer and discusses the importance of screening for the disease before symptoms develop.
Stage 4 colon cancer refers to cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver. This eMedTV article explores treatments for people with stage 4 colon cancer, such as procedures used to treat cancer that has spread to the liver.
Capecitabine is a drug that can help treat and prevent certain types of breast or colorectal cancer. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at the medicine, including how it works to combat the cancer, possible side effects, and dosing information.
A rectal cancer prognosis is a prediction as to the outcome of the disease. This eMedTV Web page discusses factors that affect a prognosis for a person with rectal cancer (such as the stage of the cancer) and includes 5-year survival rates.
Colon Cancer Alternative Treatment
Colon cancer alternative treatments include things such as meditation and massage. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at colon cancer alternative treatments and provides a list of questions to ask before starting any such treatment.
For people with colon cancer, diet is an important factor in treatment and recovery. This eMedTV article discusses the importance of eating enough to maintain a healthy weight on a colon cancer diet -- even when treatment makes eating a chore.
A colon cancer prognosis is a prediction as to the outcome of the disease. This eMedTV segment discusses factors that affect a colon cancer prognosis, such as the type and size of the cancer, the stage of the disease, and the person's general health.
