Who Gets Colon Cancer?

Bowel habit changes, such as thin or ribbon-like stools, may be a symptom of advanced colon cancer. Learn more about the causes of this symptom and how to recognize and report bowel habit changes.

Although you cannot inherit colon cancer, you can inherit specific gene mutations that greatly increase your risk for the disease. Learn more about these familial gene mutations, genetic testing, and colon cancer screening recommendations.

Blood in the stool is not normal. Read more to learn about the causes and diagnosis of rectal bleeding.

Information for individuals and loved ones facing the diagnosis, staging and treatment of colon cancer.

Learn about Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, a condition which can increase the risk of colon and other cancers.

Learn about the type of colon cancer that makes up 75% of all cases of this disease diagnosed in the US each year.

Learn about a type of colon cancer called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer or Lynch syndrome.

Learn about familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a condition which increases risk of colorectal cancer.

Learn about juvenile polyposis (JP), a condition which increases risk of colon cancer.

A colon polyp is an abnormal growth in the lining of your colon. There are many different types of polyps, but only 10 percent of them will grow into colon cancer. Learn more about the types of polyps, the risk for colon cancer and how they are treated.

The signs and symptoms of colon cancer are a collection of vague gastrointestinal symptoms, which can include gas and bloating. Pay attention to your gastrointestinal distress signals – this is how your body notifies you that something is amiss in your digestive tract.

There are just as many controllable risk factors as there are uncontrollable when it comes to colon cancer. Learn how to decrease your personal risk and change the lifestyle factors that may be increasing your chances of developing this disease.