Staging means finding out how far colon cancer has spread in your body. Physicians group colon cancers into stages I (1) through IV (4), with stage I being the least advanced and stage IV being the ...
Colon cancer diagnosis involves colonoscopy, imaging, and blood tests, with staging guiding treatment decisions. Stage 1 treatment typically involves surgery, while stage 2 may include chemotherapy ...
Several colon cancer survivors have shared their experiences of how they ‘knew’ it was time to see a doctor as they revealed early 'warning sign' symptoms.
This symptom is often dismissed, which is why it's so important to recognize.
As more people aged 45-49 are getting screened for colon cancer, more early stage diagnoses are being made, according to new research from the American Cancer Society. The recommended age to begin ...
A man who was diagnosed with bowel cancer has explained exactly what led him to his diagnosis, stating that he realised ...
January 28, 2008 (Orlando, Florida) — Patients without health insurance and those on Medicaid have a significantly higher risk of being diagnosed with advanced-stage colorectal cancer, according to ...
A new report found that colorectal cancer causes more deaths than any other type of cancer, including breast and lung cancers. Experts explain why, and what it means for you.
Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among people under the age of 50, according to new ...