Colorectal Cancer Medical Reference
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- When Colon Cancer Spreads to Your Bones
When your colorectal cancer spreads to your bones, there are a lot of things you need to know.
- Colorectal Cancer or GI Disorder? How to Tell
It’s easy to confuse the symptoms of colorectal cancer and many common GI disorders. But there are some important differences, too.
- Monitoring Colon Cancer That Spreads to the Liver
Learn about the tests your doctor will use to check your condition if you have colon cancer that spreads to the liver.
- Ease Symptoms of Colon Cancer That Spreads to Liver
Learn tips to help you manage pain, fatigue, stomach upset, and other symptoms that can happen if you have colon cancer that spreads to your liver.
- What Is a 'Virtual' Colonoscopy?
Virtual colonoscopy is a test doctors use to screen for colorectal cancer. Learn how it works and whether it’s right for you.
- Colon Polyps
Learn the basics about polyps inside your large intestine and what it means if your doctor finds one.
- What to Know About Tubular Adenoma
Tubular adenomas are the most common polyps found in your colon. They’re usually harmless, but they sometimes can turn cancerous. Here’s what you need to know.
- What Is Ostomy?
You may need an ostomy if you can no longer poop or pee normally. A hole is created in your body surgically for you to urinate or defecate. Here’s what to expect from the surgery.
- Guide to Colostomy Bags
Need to use a colostomy bag? Here's what you should know about them.
- What Is a Bowel Resection?
For some diseases and conditions, part of the bowel needs to be removed. Learn more about this procedure, which doctors call bowel resection.
- Why Your Doctor Wants You to Get a Colonoscopy
What's the big deal about colonoscopies and does everyone need to get one?
- What Is Recurrent Colorectal Cancer?
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of recurrent colorectal cancer.
- Desmoid Tumors: What You Need to Know
A desmoid tumor is rare, and getting the right diagnosis is important. Here's what you need to know.
- Colonoscopy: What to Know
Don’t fear the colonoscopy. Instead learn all about this life-saving procedure.
- Colon and Rectal Cancer: What’s the Difference?
They’re often lumped together, but colon and rectal cancer have some key differences.
- What Is a Stoma for Colostomy?
Learn why you need a stoma after bowel surgery and how to care for it.
- What’s the Outlook for Stage IV Colon Cancer?
Statistics don't tell the whole story about stage IV colon cancer. Learn what to expect after you're diagnosed.
- What Are the Treatments for Stage IV Colon Cancer?
Treatments for stage IV colon cancer can help you live longer and could even cure your cancer. Learn which options your doctor might recommend.
- 12 Questions to Ask if Colon Cancer Is in Your Liver
When your doctor tells you that colon cancer has spread to your liver, you can use these questions to help you get the information you need to make decisions about your next steps, including prognosis, treatment options, and side effects.
- How Do I Know if I Have Stage IV Colon Cancer?
Learn the symptoms of stage IV colon cancer. And find out which tests your doctor uses to find the right treatment.
- Colonoscopy Risks
Colonoscopy is a much-needed procedure. But it’s not without risks. Find out what they are.
- Lynch Syndrome: Get the Facts
Are you at risk for Lynch syndrome? Learn the latest information on available tests and treatments.
- How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy
Don’t avoid a colonoscopy because you’re worried about the preparation. Learn what to expect and how to get ready.
- Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis? What You Can Do
What comes next after you learn you have colorectal cancer? Here’s how you can get ready for what’s ahead.
- Advanced Colorectal Cancer: What to Expect
When colorectal cancer spreads to other parts of your body, it’s called advanced or metastatic disease. You can feel better and live longer with treatment.
- At-Home Screening Test for Colon Cancer
A look at Cologuard, an at-home screening test for colon cancer. Is it an alternative to a colonoscopy? Find out.
- When Colon Cancer Spreads to Your Liver
When colon cancer is advanced, it has spread, or metastasized, beyond the colon. The liver is one of the places it can go. Learn about how doctors treat colon cancer in the liver.
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery
WebMD explains types of surgeries and other procedures to treat colorectal cancer.
- Colorectal Cancer
WebMD provides an overview of colorectal polyps and cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
- What to Expect During Colorectal Cancer Surgery
WebMD tells you what to expect before, during, and after colorectal cancer surgery.
- What Is a Digital Rectal Exam?
WebMD explains how a digital rectal exam is used to detect abnormalities, such as growths, in both men and women.
- Treatment of Precancerous Colon Conditions
Learn about treating polyps and other colon conditions that could lead to colorectal cancer.
- What Are Colorectal Cancer Treatments by Stage?
Learn about treatment for different stages of colorectal cancer.
- Avastin Questions and Answers
WebMD answers questions about Avastin, a drug used in the treatment of colorectal and other cancers.
- Monoclonal Antibodies for Treating Colorectal Cancer
WebMD explains the use of monoclonal antibodies to treat advanced colorectal cancer, including side effects.
- Understanding Colorectal Cancer -- The Basics
Get the basics on colorectal cancer from the experts at WebMD.
- Colon Cancer Signs and Symptoms
WebMD explains the symptoms of colorectal cancer.
- Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
WebMD provides an overview of colon cancer screening guidelines for average-risk and high-risk people.
- Colorectal Cancer: 9 Things That Raise Your Risk
Could you be at risk for colorectal cancer? Learn more from WebMD about risk factors like family history, a history of other GI disorders, and diet.
- What Is a Fecal Occult Blood Test?
When doctors test for fecal occult blood they are testing for the presence of microscopic or invisible blood in the stool, or feces. Read this article for more facts about this test.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Colorectal Cancer
WebMD answers common questions about colorectal cancer, including screening recommendations and tests, and how to combat cancer-related fatigue.
- Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
Here are some common symptoms of colorectal cancer.
- Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion
Laparoscopic fecal diversion is a type of surgery for some bowel problems. Fecal diversion inculdes ileostomy and colostomy. Learn more.
- Tips to Care for Your K-Pouch (Continent Ileostomy)
WebMD explains how to care for your ileostomy, or K-pouch.
- Colorectal Cancer Glossary of Terms
WebMD provides a glossary of medical terms related to colorectal cancer.
- What Is Laparoscopic Proctosigmoidectomy?
A laparoscopic proctosigmoidectomy is a surgery that removes a diseased section of the rectum and sigmoid colon. Learn how it can help treat colorectal cancer.
- Living With a Colostomy
What to expect when you have a colostomy.
- What Is Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?
Doctors use flexible sigmoidoscopy to examine the rectum and the lower part of the colon. Learn what to expect during this procedure.
- What Is an Air Contrast Barium Enema?
An air contrast barium enema is a test used to obtain a visual image of the colon. Learn more about the procedure here.