Colon cancer occurs when cells in your large intestine grow out of control. Treatment can vary by the stage and type of colon cancer. Colon cancer is a type of cancer that starts in your colon (la ...

Colon cancer develops when tumorous growths form in the large intestine. It often produces no symptoms in the early stages, but people should see a doctor if they notice persistent changes in ...

Dying from colon cancer in the end stage means that treatments are no longer working or need to be stopped due to side effects. The cancer has spread throughout the body, and the condition is ...

There is something you can do that may help you live longer after a colon cancer diagnosis, and you can start it on your own, at your home or a gym. Exercise is associated with longer lives for ...

Colon cancer has been on the rise in Americans under 50 for the last three decades, but it’s not exactly clear why. Researchers suspect poor diet, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, environmental ...

Colon cancer was once primarily a diagnosis for older adults, but the statistics are changing. In recent years, cases have been rising among people younger than 50, which is why the American Cancer ...

Then, once the colon is "clean" of polyps, experts recommend repeat colonoscopy every 1 to 3 years. If follow-up exams continue to be normal, further screening recommendations will be determined ...

This Facts & Figures report provides statistics about colorectal cancer in the United States, including this cancer’s incidence, survival, and mortality. The report also presents data about ...

Proctosigmoiditis is a form of left-sided ulcerative colitis that affects the rectum and sigmoid colon rather than a larger area of the colon. It usually causes diarrhea. Proctosigmoiditis affects ...

If a doctor discovers colon polyps, they will often remove them and test for cancer. If cancer is present, cancer specialists will outline a treatment plan, which may include surgery, chemotherapy ...

This important study provides solid evidence that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT), a rate-limiting enzyme for glycosphingolipid (GSL) production, plays a role in the differentiation of intestinal ...