Colon Cancer

Colon cancer, and colorectal cancer, are the third most common cancers in both women and men in the United States. The American Cancer Society has estimated that in the U.S., 106,680 new cases of colon cancer alone will be diagnosed in a single year.

Thanks to screening, the death rate from colon cancer has been dropping over the last 15 years. The key to surviving colon cancer is early detection. Educate yourself on colon cancer symptoms, and then find out about colon cancer screening procedures, such as colonoscopy.

Have you already had fecal occult blood tests for suspected colon cancer? We can help you to figure out What Does a Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test Mean?

Even with improved detection and survival rates, it’s still important to get informed about the early symptoms of colon cancer. Knowing them will reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer.

There are a variety of treatment options available for patients with colon cancer. Read an article about recent studies assessing a potential link between diets rich in folic acid and the development of colon cancer.