Colon cancer
Also called: colorectal cancer
A cancer of the colon or rectum, located at the digestive tract's lower end.
Early cases can begin as non-cancerous polyps. These often have no symptoms but can be detected by screening. For this reason, doctors recommend screenings for those at high risk or over the age of 50.
Colorectal cancer symptoms depend on the size and location of the cancer. Some commonly experienced symptoms include changes in bowel habits, changes in stool consistency, blood in the stool and abdominal discomfort.
Colorectal cancer treatment depends on the size, location and how far the cancer has spread. Common treatments include surgery to remove the cancer, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Requires a medical diagnosis
Colorectal cancer symptoms depend on the size and location of the cancer. Some commonly experienced symptoms include changes in bowel habits, changes in stool consistency, blood in the stool and abdominal discomfort.
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the abdomen
Gastrointestinal: blood in stool, change in bowel habits, constipation, narrow stools, or passing excessive amounts of gas
Whole body: anaemia or fatigue
Also common: abdominal discomfort or weight loss
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Requires a medical diagnosis
Colorectal cancer symptoms depend on the size and location of the cancer. Some commonly experienced symptoms include changes in bowel habits, changes in stool consistency, blood in the stool and abdominal discomfort.
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the abdomen
Gastrointestinal: blood in stool, change in bowel habits, constipation, narrow stools, or passing excessive amounts of gas
Whole body: anaemia or fatigue
Also common: abdominal discomfort or weight loss
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Oncology
Specialises in cancer.
Gastroenterology
Focuses on the digestive system and its disorders.
Surgery
Performs operations to treat disease.
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Colon cancer
Also called: colorectal cancer
A cancer of the colon or rectum, located at the digestive tract's lower end.
Early cases can begin as non-cancerous polyps. These often have no symptoms but can be detected by screening. For this reason, doctors recommend screenings for those at high risk or over the age of 50.
Colorectal cancer symptoms depend on the size and location of the cancer. Some commonly experienced symptoms include changes in bowel habits, changes in stool consistency, blood in the stool and abdominal discomfort.
Colorectal cancer treatment depends on the size, location and how far the cancer has spread. Common treatments include surgery to remove the cancer, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Requires a medical diagnosis
Colorectal cancer symptoms depend on the size and location of the cancer. Some commonly experienced symptoms include changes in bowel habits, changes in stool consistency, blood in the stool and abdominal discomfort.
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the abdomen
Gastrointestinal: blood in stool, change in bowel habits, constipation, narrow stools, or passing excessive amounts of gas
Whole body: anaemia or fatigue
Also common: abdominal discomfort or weight loss
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Requires a medical diagnosis
Colorectal cancer symptoms depend on the size and location of the cancer. Some commonly experienced symptoms include changes in bowel habits, changes in stool consistency, blood in the stool and abdominal discomfort.
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the abdomen
Gastrointestinal: blood in stool, change in bowel habits, constipation, narrow stools, or passing excessive amounts of gas
Whole body: anaemia or fatigue
Also common: abdominal discomfort or weight loss
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Oncology
Specialises in cancer.
Gastroenterology
Focuses on the digestive system and its disorders.
Surgery
Performs operations to treat disease.
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
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