Basics of Colon Cancer
If you're looking for general information about colon cancer but aren't sure where to start, you've come to the right place. This category provides basic information about colon cancer and links to more detailed information.
What is Colon Cancer?
This colon cancer overview is a great place to learn about symptoms, causes, stages, treatment options, and survival rates.
This colon cancer overview is a great place to learn about symptoms, causes, stages, treatment options, and survival rates.
Anatomy of the Large Intestine
The main components of the large intestine include the cecum, appendix, colon, rectum, anus, and anal canal. The main function of the large intestine is to transport waste out of the body and to absorb water from the waste before it leaves.
The main components of the large intestine include the cecum, appendix, colon, rectum, anus, and anal canal. The main function of the large intestine is to transport waste out of the body and to absorb water from the waste before it leaves.
Anatomy of the Colon
The colon is comprised of four distinct layers: the mucosa, the submucosa, the muscularis externis, and the serosa. Learn more about each in this colon anatomy gallery.
The colon is comprised of four distinct layers: the mucosa, the submucosa, the muscularis externis, and the serosa. Learn more about each in this colon anatomy gallery.
Free Educational Materials
Here you'll find free materials designed to educate people about colorectal cancer and related issues. You can print most of the brochures and fact sheets right from your computer. Materials you can't print, like posters and CD-ROMs, will be mailed free of charge.
Here you'll find free materials designed to educate people about colorectal cancer and related issues. You can print most of the brochures and fact sheets right from your computer. Materials you can't print, like posters and CD-ROMs, will be mailed free of charge.