If you hear the word “colon cancer,” you might picture a patient who is an older male, but that’s far from the reality. “Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world today, and is increasingly targeting even young people, under 45 years of age. The condition is caused by an uncontrolled growth of cells in ...

The colon is part of the digestive system. It helps the body absorb water and nutrients from food before excreting the waste. It is made up of muscle and located just below the stomach. People ...

Colon cancer, often overlooked, can manifest on the skin through rashes, nodules, or discolouration, signalling internal issues. These changes, potentially linked to cancer spread or immune responses, ...

After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you. But when the report arrives with the words "colon polyps," some ...

Stage 4 colon cancer is considered advanced: cancer has spread beyond your colon to distant organs. Treatment may involve a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or ablation.

Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...

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