Colon Cancer Encyclopedia
Colon Cancer Top Stories
See All
Colorectal Cancer Patients Who Live Longer
One key to beating cancer often lies in early detection. This fact forms the basis for cancer screening guidelines. Researchers recently looked at how colorectal cancer screenings impact the course of the disease.
Read more
A Case for Delaying Cancer Screenings
As a general rule, both men and women are urged to get their first colon cancer screening at age 50. These screening guidelines and technology may be changing.
Read more
Guys, Keep Your Fit Physiques!
Carrying a few extra pounds isn’t just bad for men's figures – it’s unhealthy. Being overweight or obese increases their odds of heart disease and certain types of cancer, including colorectal cancer.
Read more
Dreaming of Colorectal Cancer
Poor sleep disturbs the body in all sorts of ways. Snoring affects our breathing, how much oxygen the body gets and how much sleep we need. And all of this may play a role in cancer risks.
Read more
Lady Smokers' Risk for Colon Cancer
Links between smoking and lung cancer have been well established, but what about other types of cancer? In particular, female smokers have shown high rates of colon cancer.
Read more
Colon Cancer Trending News
See All
Solving the Calcium and Cancer Conundrum
Colorectal adenoma risks lowered with high calcium intake by people with genetic mutations
More Months of Life with Colorectal Cancer
Cetuximab and chemo make surgery possible for colorectal cancer liver mets
A Man’s Genes Can Hurt His Cancer Outlook
Prostate cancer and Lynch syndrome appear to be linked
Constipation May Not Link with Colorectal Cancer
Constipation and colorectal cancer not typically associated with each other
Bone Loss Rx Didn't Lower Cancer Risk
Colorectal cancer risk reduction not associated with oral bisphosphonate use
Sedation and Cancer Screening Complications
Colorectal cancer screening patients who receive anesthesia are slightly more prone to complications
Too Many Seniors Getting Colonoscopies?
Colonoscopy rates among seniors suggest overutilization
Lowering Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Advanced colorectal cancer diagnosis risks decreased by 70 percent with colonoscopies
Bowel Troubles? Time to Visit a Doctor
Colorectal cancer diagnosis and treatment times depend on how proactive patients are
The Obesity-Inactivity-Cancer Chain
Colorectal cancer risks increase with obesity and inactivity
How To Triple Cancer Screening Participation
Colorectal cancer screenings increased substantially with reminder systems
Predicting Chemotherapy Success
Colorectal cancer chemotherapy response may become predictable
Colon Cancer Videos
See All
Understanding Colon Cancer
Colon - or colorectal -- cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US -- around 143,000 Americans will be diagnosed this year alone. Watch this for warning signs to treatment options.
The End Result of Alcoholism
Many people are able to responsibly use alcohol. However, repeated alcohol abuse or a diagnosis of alcoholism can both lead to severe consequences. Here, we'll look at what addiction can mean to your body--from cirrhosis to cancer.
Risk Factors for Cancer
Cancer doesn't discriminate, and anyone can get this disease. However, some factors can increase your likelihood of developing cancer.
Understanding Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer refers to polyps or tumors that grow in the colon or rectum. Some men with this digestive disorder have diarrhea, abdominal pain, or constipation, while others are asymptomatic. Only a colonoscopy can determine if cancer is present.
Causes of Colorectal Cancer
What causes the polyps or tumors of colorectal cancer? We know that carcinogens play a role, as does a family history of cancer. Colon cancer is also linked to other digestive disorders, like ulcerative colitis.
Screening for Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is often asymptomatic, which is why early detection of a tumor can be challenging. For this reason, all men over 50 should have an annual colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. These screenings of the colon and rectum can save lives!
Treating and Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer
Traditionally, colorectal cancer is treated with colorectal surgery, a procedure to remove a tumor from the colon or rectum. But other treatments, like radiation therapy and chemotherapy, may also be effective for a person with a cancer diagnosis.
Understanding IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for a group of digestive disorders which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These conditions often cause diarrhea and abdominal pain, and may even lead to colon cancer.
