Colon Cancer

Colon cancer, otherwise known as colorectal cancer, starts in the large intestine of colon or the rectum. Symptoms include bloody stool and constipation. It can be detected by a colonoscopy. Learn about symptoms, prevention, prognosis and treatment.

Articles About Colon Cancer

How Colon Cancer is Diagnosed and Treated
Information about colon cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and cancer care.
Screening Tests for Detecting Cancer
It is important to have regular tests to check for cancer long before you might notice anything wrong. Checking for cancer when you don't have symptoms is called screening.
An Overview of Cancer
Facts about cancer, what the symptoms to look, how cancer is diagnosed and what treatments are used.
Caregivers’ Perspectives on Annual Conference for Seniors
AARP's annual conference and expo drew seniors from across the country, including caregivers who are caring for their aging parents.
How to Talk to Your Doctor: A Guide for Caregivers and Elders
Some elderly people find it difficult or intimidating to talk with doctors. Here are some tips that can help them and their caregivers communicate with doctors.

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Q&A with the Experts on Colon Cancer

What precautions can be taken to prevent prostate cancer?
While there is no easy way to guarantee your father will avoid the development of prostate cancer, there has been much research lately that, at the very least, can help the odds. Click to read Dr. Connolly's full answer.

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News about Colon Cancer

Too Much of Good Thing: Elders Getting Colonoscopies With Dangerous Frequency
A new study reveals that a significant number of elders are incurring unnecessary costs and endangering their health by getting colonoscopies too often.
Medicare: Are You Really Taking Advantage of All of Your Benefits?
Medicare has undergone critical changes in the past few months. New benefits have been added that recipients may not be aware of.

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