Colon Cancer: The Basics

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the colon (large intestine). It is sometimes called colorectal cancer, and it refers to cancer that affects the colon or/and the rectum. Did you know that colon cancer is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the U.S.?
Suggested Reading:

• Colon Cancer Overview
  
• Colon Cancer Symptoms
  
• Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

_{Photo of colon polyp on X-ray by Jonathan Natiuk}