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Results 1 - 10 of 126 for colon cancer
  1. Colon cancer screening 
    Colon cancer screening can detect polyps and early cancers in the large intestine. This type of screening can ... TESTS There are several ways to screen for colon cancer. Stool test: Polyps in the colon and small ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002071.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Understanding your colorectal cancer risk 
    ... what steps you can take to prevent colorectal cancer . ... We do not know what causes colorectal cancer, but we do know some of the things that may increase the risk of getting it, such as: Your risk increases after ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000832.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Colorectal cancer 
    ... the colon). It is also sometimes simply called colon cancer. In the United States, colorectal cancer is one ... Many cases of colon cancer have no symptoms. If there are symptoms, the following may indicate colon cancer: Abdominal pain and tenderness in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000262.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Stool guaiac test 
    ... if: You are being screened or tested for colon cancer . You have abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, ... bleeding in the stomach or intestinal tract, including: Colon cancer or other gastrointestinal tumors Colon polyps Bleeding veins ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003393.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Colonoscopy 
    ... of a past finding, such as polyps or colon cancer Inflammatory bowel disease ( ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease ) Screening for colorectal cancer
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003886.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Liver metastases 
    ... can spread to the liver include: Breast cancer Colorectal cancer Esophageal cancer Lung cancer Melanoma Pancreatic cancer Stomach ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000277.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Colon cancer - series (image) 
    Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Risk factors include a diet low ... The treatment of colon cancer depends on the stage of the disease. Stage I cancer is limited to the inner lining of the colon; ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100157_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cologuard 
    ... cells pass with the stool through the colon. Colon cancer cells may have DNA changes in certain genes. ... 75 years and have an average risk of colon cancer. This means that you do not have: Personal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007747.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) 
    ... FIT) is used as a screening test for colon cancer . It tests for hidden blood in the stool, ... For colon cancer screening, you will be given the test to use at home. Be sure to follow the instructions ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000704.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Colorectal polyps 
    ... cm. Risk factors include: Age Family history of colon cancer or polyps A type of polyp called villous ... or other screening tests : These tests help prevent colon cancer by finding and removing polyps before they become ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000266.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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