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Colorectal Cancer/Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and women in the United States. Articles and resources disccus causes, prevention, symptoms, treatment information for the disease.
Lynch Syndrome and Cancer
Learn more about Lynch syndrome, an inherited disorder that increases one's risk of developing certain types of cancer. It is also known as HNPCC and is most commonly associated with colon cancer.
Rectal Cancer Symptoms
Rectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the rectum. Learn what rectal cancer is and what symptoms of the disease you should watch out for.
Colon Cancer
Explore the basics of colon cancer in this in-depth feature about vital breast cancer topics like the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of colon cancer.
Colon Cancer Risk Factors
Learn the ridk factors for colon cancer. Some colon cancer risk factors can be changed, however many can't.
Colon Cancer Overview
What is colon cancer? A short overview about colon cancer.
Colon Cancer Symptoms
Colon cancers are explained in detail. Many times, colon cancer symptoms are not present until the disease has advanced.
Colon Cancer Causes
What causes colon cancer? Learn what causes colon cancer here in this FAQ.
Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines - How often to get tested for colon cancer
A look into colon cancer screening guidelines. How often to get tested and at what age is discussed. Colon cancer is also referred as colorectal or rectal cancer.
Colon Cancer and Colorectal Cancer- Are They The Same
This FAQ addresses the difference between colon cancer and colorectal cancer.
What are polyps - Polyps and Colon Cancer Questions Answered
What is a polyp? Find out what polyps are and more in this FAQ about polyps and colon cancer.
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