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  1. ... is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). It is also sometimes simply called colon cancer. ...
  2. Angiodysplasia of the colon is swollen, fragile blood vessels in the colon. These can result in bleeding and blood loss from the gastrointestinal ( ...
  3. Colon cancer screening can detect polyps and early cancers in the large intestine. This type of screening ... TESTS There are several ways to screen for colon cancer. Stool test: Polyps in the colon and ...
  4. Cologuard is a screening test for colon and rectal cancer. The colon sheds cells from its lining every day. These cells pass with the stool through the colon. Colon ...
  5. ... an exam that views the inside of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using a tool called ... that can reach the entire length of the colon.
  6. ... is inserted through the anus to examine the colon. You may need this test if: Symptoms began ... that can cause similar symptoms include: Celiac disease Colon cancer (cancer rarely causes typical IBS symptoms, unless ...
  7. ... E, Tosato SM, Abu-Freha N, Ellis CT. Colon and rectum. In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, ...
  8. ... risk increases after age 45 You have had colon polyps or colorectal cancer You have inflammatory bowel ...
  9. The colon, or large intestine, is a muscular tube that begins at the end of the small intestine and ends at the rectum. The colon absorbs water from liquid stool that is delivered ...
  10. ... inflammation spread into the deeper layers of your colon. As a result, the colon stops working and widens. In severe cases, the colon may rupture.
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