MamasHealth.com Home Cancer Pages Adrenal cancer Anal cancer Bladder cancer Brain cancer Breast cancer and sex Brain cancer and vinyl chloride Breast cancer Breast cancer treatment Cancer Cancer and aging Cancer drugs Cancer resources Cancer detection Cancer news Colon cancer Chemotherapy Gallbladder cancer Gestational trophoblastic tumors Hodgkin's disease Kidney cancer Leukemia Leukemia & benzene Living with leukemia Liver cancer Lung cancer Lymphedema Melanoma Mesothelioma Multiple myeloma Oral cancer Ovarian cancer Pancreatic cancer Penile cancer Prostate cancer Skin cancer Stomach cancer Testicular cancer Throat cancer Thyroid cancer Treatments Uterine cancer Vaginal cancer Treatment effects Questions to ask your Doctor Prevent breast cancer Breast cancer help Links Email Mama Any day with hair is a good day Intimacy after a mastectomy Personal story about beating cancer	What Is Colon Cancer? Colon Cancer occurs when a tumor (or abnormal growth of malignant cells) forms within the colon or rectum. Colon cancer, also called: cancer of the intestine, colorectal cancer, and intestinal cancer. What are the symptoms of Colon Cancer? Most colon cancers have no symptoms. When symptoms are present, some of the most common symptoms are: Rectal bleeding Changes in bowel habits. Stomach cramps or abdominal pain. Anemia Blood in the stool. Unexplained weight loss. What Causes Colon Cancer? The exact cause of colon cancer is unknown. However, a high fat, low fiber diet may also be linked to colon cancer. How is Colon Cancer Diagnosed? Colon cancer is diagnosed via a test called a colonoscopy. How is Colon Caner treated? The treatment for colon cancer depends on several factors including: general health past medical history results of tests determining the extent of the cancer The most common form of treatment for colon cancer is surgery. In most cases, the surgeon removes the portion of the colon or rectum containing the cancer. Other treatment options include chemotherapy and radiation. Effects of Treatment Complications of Colon Cancer Some of the complications are: recurrence of the cancer and growth to other organs or tissues. Colon Cancer Statistics Cancer of the colon and rectum accounts for 15% of cancer deaths.	Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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