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Results 1 - 10 of 19 for colon cancer
  1. Colorectal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer, and cancer that begins in the rectum is ... and which type of cancer you have. For colon cancer, your treatment may include one or more of ...
  2. Colonic Polyps (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... member with polyps Have a family history of colon cancer Most colon polyps do not cause symptoms. If you have symptoms, they may include blood on your underwear or on toilet paper after a bowel ... National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  3. Men's Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the major health risks that men face - like colon cancer or heart disease - can be prevented and treated ...
  4. Genetic Testing (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is genetic testing? Genetic testing is a type of medical test that looks for changes in your DNA. DNA is short for deoxyribonucleic acid. It contains ...
  5. Anemia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... include: Heavy periods Pregnancy Ulcers Colon polyps or colon cancer Inherited disorders A diet that does not have ...
  6. Genetic Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your lifestyle and environment also play a role. Colon cancer is an example. Genetic tests on blood and ...
  7. Colonoscopy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Doctors also use these procedures to screen for colon polyps and cancer. Screening is testing for diseases when you have ... treat. If aren't at higher risk for colorectal cancer, your health care provider will likely recommend you ...
  8. Health Risks of an Inactive Lifestyle (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Metabolic syndrome Type 2 diabetes Certain cancers, including colon, breast, and uterine cancers Osteoporosis and falls Increased feelings of depression and ...
  9. Colonic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... ability to work properly. Some of these include: Colorectal cancer Colonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous Ulcerative colitis - ulcers of ...
  10. Hemorrhoids (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cause bleeding. They include Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer, and anal cancer. So it's important to see your provider to find the cause of the bleeding. How are hemorrhoids diagnosed? To ... National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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