Fast facts on colon cancer
Here
are some key points about colon cancer. More detail is in the main article.
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Colon cancer affects the large intestine and it usually starts
with polyps in the wall of the intestine.
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Symptoms may not appear until a later stage, but if they do,
gastrointestinal problems are common symptoms.
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Treatment involves a combination of chemotherapy, radiation
therapy, and surgery, possibly resulting in a colostomy.
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A healthy lifestyle with a high-fiber, low-fat diet can help
prevent colon cancer, and screening can detect it in the early stages.
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