Symptoms and Diagnosis of Colon Cancer
By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, RD, About.com Guide to Colon Cancer
What are the symptoms of colon cancer and how is it diagnosed? What steps can you take to reduce your own risk of developing colon cancer? The answers to these and many other important questions about colon cancer will give you the tools for doing what you can to stay healthy.
Colon Cancer Symptoms
Recognizing the symptoms of colon cancer, and knowing when to consult your doctor if you experience them, can be a lifesaver.
Colon Cancer Diagnosis
Many people dread the tests that are used to screen for colon cancer, such as colonoscopy, but there's no reason to fear these examinations. Understanding how colon cancer screening is accomplished, how to prepare for these tests, and what steps are followed to get an accurate colon cancer diagnosis will give you the tools needed to work with your healthcare team effectively.
- Ease Your Fear of Colon Cancer Screening
- Learn How Colon Cancer Is Staged
- The Most Common Type of Colon Cancer
What Increases Colon Cancer Risk?
Many people have the mistaken belief that there's nothing you can do to avoid colon cancer. It's true that you can't control genetics, family history of disease, your age, and other health conditions you may already have, but there are plenty of things you can do to reduce risk. By improving your health habits now, you'll increase the odds that you remain colon cancer-free.
