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Colon cancer

Colon cancer arises when malignancy affects the colon or rectum, leading to various symptoms including abdominal pain, blood in stool, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss. Risk factors warrant proactive measures like regular colonoscopies, especially for those aged 50 or older. Effective treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. To reduce risk, maintaining a balanced diet, healthy weight, active lifestyle, and avoiding smoking are crucial steps. Learn more about your family history and follow appropriate screening guidelines for early detection.

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Colon cancer

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  1. Colon cancer Tyler Moore, Tyler Amos, Grayson Crawford

  2. Description Colon cancer occurs when cancer invades the colon or rectum. It can cause many symptoms, including ones relating to bowel movements as well as more systemic ones. There are a number of ricks factors should look into taking preventative measure, including regular examination of the colon via colonoscopy.

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  4. Symptoms • Abdominal pain or discomfort, including cramps or gas. • Blood in the stool or a bleeding rectum. • Weakness of fatigue • Weight loss.

  5. Treatment for the disease. • Surgery • Chemotherapy • Radiation therapy

  6. prevention • If you are fifty or older, schedule a colon cancer screening. • Eat a balanced diet . • Maintain a healthy weight. • Maintain a active life style. • Learn your family history. • Don’t smoke. • reduce radiation exposure.

  7. Sources • Solidcancerinformer.com • www.ehow.com • About.com • www.pathguy.com • www.bemanpofmind.com • Cancer.ygoy.com • www.awpicture.com • www.hospitlasoup.com

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