Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men, after skin, prostate, and lung cancer. It is also the fourth most common cancer in women, after skin, lung, and breast cancer. (download)

For the vast majority of people, cancer can seem like a foreign word, something that affects other people, or other families, but not their own. Cancer, in general, is not a common subject we talk about with family or friends either because it seems irrelevant or because the specifics of the disease are awkward to talk about. ... (download)

Cigarette smoking which can increase the risk of colon cancer death ... cancer nearly always develops from. adenomas in the colon and rectum. ... (download)

Cancers of the colon and rectum are the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancers and rank second among cancer deaths in the United States. The incidence rates show wide divergence by ... (download)

high-fat foods can help prevent colon cancer. ... milk and milk products against colon. cancer. ... dairy foods may protect against colon cancer, studies ... (download)

Colon and Rectum. colon to the anus. It's the Second Leading Cancer Killer ... turn into cancer. Colon Polyp. Screening tests can find polyps, so they can be ... (download)

Doctors usually recommend surgery for the removal of colon cancer. If your doctor recommends surgery, the decision whether or not to have this surgery is also yours. This reference summary will help you understand better the benefits and risks of the different colon operations. ... (download)

Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon. The colon is part of the bodys digestive system. The digestive system processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body. ... (download)

Colon cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women. But the great news is that colon testing can save your life and even prevent colon cancer. Everyone 50 or older should have regular colon testing. ... (download)

Colon cancer is fairly common. About 1 in 15 people develop colon cancer. Colon cancer can be a life threatening condition that affects the large intestine. However, ... (download)