At the start of each colon cancer screening a classification of the patient’ s level of risk must be made. This risk level for colon cancer must be made taking into consideration the patient’ s personal, family and medical history. This classification is necessary to determine the most appropriate method of screening for colon cancer.The [...]

The colon is the part of the digestive system where the waste material is stored. The rectum is the end of the colon adjacent to the ****. Together, they form a long, muscular tube called the large intestine (also known as the large bowel). Tumors of the colon and rectum are growths arising from the [...]

Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Colon cancer is the second most common cancer in the USA with equal distribution between men and women. Colon tumors usually affect people over the age of 40, with the majority of people who are diagnosed with the condition [...]

There is a very tight bond between polyps and colon cancer. That is to say that, although polyps are almost always benign, if they do turn out to be malign then you develop colon cancer.Polyps can be found in other parts of the body, besides the colon. In time, if you have these growths in [...]

Colon cancer starts with colon polyps. Polyps are growths in the inner lining of your colon walls. They are formed when the inner lining is irritated or attacked by fecal matter toxins. When you have polyps your risks of getting colon cancer increases dramatically.To prevent getting colon cancer you need to prevent getting polyps.If you [...]