Home HealthTopics Health Centers Reference Library - ADAM Search NetWellnessSearch   Advanced

Colon Cancer

General
Information		|
|		 The
Body		|
|		 Complications|
|		 Symptoms
and Tests		|
|		 Treatment|
|		 Staying
Healthy		|
|		 Additional
Information		  
Clinical
Trials
Request an
Appointment

Overview

Cancer involves the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that have mutated from normal tissues. This growth can kill when these cells prevent normal function of vital organs or spread throughout the body, damaging essential systems. Colon and rectum cancers, which are sometimes referred to together NetWellness Article (More)

General Information

  • Cancer of the Colon and Rectum (OSU Patient Education Materials) OSU Article
  • Colon and Rectum Cancer Overview (American Cancer Society)
  • Colorectal Cancer OSU Article
  • (More)

    • The Body

  • Stages of Colon Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
  • The Colon and Rectum - What You Need to Know (National Cancer Institute)
  • The Genetics of Colon Cancer (Colon Cancer Alliance)
  • (More)

    • Complications

  • Anemia Adam Article
  • Brain Metastases Adam Article
  • Liver Metastases Adam Article
  • (More)

    • Symptoms and Tests

  • Risk Factors for Colon Cancer NetWellness Article
  • Screen Out Colon Cancer in Women NetWellness Article
  • Symptoms and Tests for Colon Cancer NetWellness Article
  • (More)

    • Treatment

  • Radiation Therapy NetWellness Article
  • Bowel Resection Adam Article
  • Brachytherapy (A Type of Internal Radiation Therapy) (National Cancer Institute)
  • (More)

    • Staying Healthy

  • Screen Out Colon Cancer in Women NetWellness Article
  • Screening for Colon Cancer NetWellness Article
  • When to Schedule a Colonoscopy Ask an Expert Q and A
  • (More)

    • Additional information on Colon Cancer

  • Info by Age, Ethnicity, Sex
  • Research/Other News
  • Facts and Figures
  • Insurance/Financing
  • Organizations, Directories
  • For Ohioans
  • Spanish Language websites

    • Ask an Expert

    Previous Questions

    Secondary liver tumours and jaundice
    Tubular adenoma colonoscopy
    Torturous Colonoscopy
    Blood in toilet
    Inulin

    More | Ask a question

    Meet one of our experts:

    NetWellness Expert James P. Thomas James P. Thomas, MD, PhD
    Other Experts

    Specific Diseases/Conditions

    Brain Metastases
    Cancer
    Colon Cancer
    (More)

    Related Topics

    African American Health
    Cancer
    Cancer Genetics
    (More)