Colon Cancer
Colon cancer starts in the colon, also called the large intestine, which is the final portion of the digestive tract. Typically, colon cancer begins when noncancerous clumps of cells called polyps develop in the colon and then become cancerous over time.
Unfortunately, polyps usually do not create symptoms, so it is important to receive routine screenings to detect polyps before they become cancerous. There is treatment, such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy available to treat colon cancer. Some people may lump colon cancer into a type called colorectal cancer, which also includes cancer of the rectum.
Applicable Procedures
Common Symptoms
- “I suddenly began to lose weight with no explanation, and I felt tired all the time and suffered from ongoing stomach pain and cramps.”
- “I started to experience constipation, which is unusual for me, and I noticed that I was having blood in my stools.”
- “In addition to non-stop abdominal pain and gas, I started to feel as if I never had a complete bowel movement.”