Colon Cancer
An estimated 150,000 people were diagnosed with cancers of the colon or rectum in 2009, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Though the cancers will claim nearly 50,000 lives in the United States, more people are surviving their battles. Learn more about colorectal cancers with the Colon Cancer Web Guide.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Is Colon Cancer?
The colon is part of our digestive system, and one of the last stops for food before it enters the rectum and leaves the body. Colon cancer occurs when cells, for reasons not entirely understood, grow abnormally in the colon to form masses and tumors that affect the body.
Insights for Colon Cancer
- The name “colorectal cancer” refers to cancers found in the colon, rectum or both.
Top Sites for Colon Cancer
For a glossary of colorectal cancer terms …
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
has a glossary defining common words you'll encounter when learning about colorectal cancer.
For an overview of the colon, rectum and cancer …
National Cancer Institute
has an overview of colon and rectal cancers, including a diagram of the colon and rectum. Click the “Next Section” link at the bottom of the diagram to learn more about cancer.
MedlinePlus
has an interactive tutorial about colorectal cancer. The tutorial is also available in a PDF document.
Colorectal Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis
Colon and rectal cancers don’t show many signs in their early stages, which is why public ... read more »
Colon Cancer Treatment
People with colorectal cancer have a number of treatment options, including chemotherapy, radiation ... read more »
Support for Colon Cancer Patients and Survivors
Colon cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in the United States, and there are ... read more »
Colon Cancer News and Research
Scientists are studying all aspects of colorectal cancer, and are developing ways to detect it ... read more »
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