Colon Cancer Stages

stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, stage 4 colon cancer

Colon cancer stages are classified due to spread of cancer to the lymph nodes or distant organs. Stages are important for treatment and prognosis. The physical exam, biopsies of tissue and several imaging tests are used to decide which stages. We know two different classification of colon cancer. These are clinical stage and pathologic stage. [...]

Colon Cancer Treatment

colon cancer treatment stage by stage

Treatment options of colon cancer (colorectal cancer) depends on the stage of the cancer, patient’s general health, and the cancer’s recurrence. Colon cancer treatment typically starts with surgery. The tumor and nearby healthy tissue (including lymph nodes) are removed and remained tissues are rejoined to each other. If tumor is located on rectal part, whole [...]

Signs of Colon Cancer

signs of colorectal (colon) cancer

It is important to be aware of colon cancer signs to prevent cancer. If colon cancer detects in early stages, it is easy to treat successfully. Colon cancer is sometimes called as colorectal cancer because the cancer generally starts in the intestine (also named colon)/rectum (end of the colon). Colon cancer starts as a polyp [...]

Colon Cancer Symptoms

symptoms of colon (colorectal) cancer

Colon Cancer Symptoms – Colorectal Cancer Symptoms Don’t forget that early stages of colon cancer usually don’t show any symptoms. Therefore, regular screening is very crucial and very effective, especially for family history of colon cancer or after age of 50’s. These symptoms could be divided into two types as local and systemic. Symptoms of [...]