Colon Cancer symptoms/diagnosis

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Think you might have colon cancer? What are the symptoms and how is colon cancer diagnosed? And how can you decrease your chances of getting colon cancer? These articles provide detailed answers to those questions and others related to colon cancer symptoms and diagnosis.

Risk Factors
Signs and Symptoms
Colon Cancer Screening
Diagnosis
Risk Factors
Most people have about a six percent chance of developing colon cancer at some point in their lives. Refusing to get screened is a widely recognized way to increase your risk of developing the disease, but scientists are always researching other possibilities, too. Reading these articles will give you a good idea of the risk factors for colon cancer.

Age
Cancer and Other Medical Conditions
Genetic Mutations and Syndromes
Home and Work Environment
Polyps
Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status
Signs and Symptoms
A tumor can grow for years before you notice any signs or symptoms of colon cancer. But, knowing what to look out for can't hurt.

Bloody Stool
Constipation
Gas and Bloating
Nausea and Vomiting
Thin Stool
Stomach Cramps
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colon Cancer Screening
Approximately 75% of people diagnosed with colon cancer are 50 or older and symptom-free. While adjusting lifestyle factors to reduce cancer risk is a great idea, the most effective way to prevent colon cancer is to follow the screening guidelines.

Screening Guidelines
How to Convince a Loved One to Get Screened
Screening Options
Diagnosis
A lot of questions and emotions accompany a colon cancer diagnosis. These resources will help you navigate the road ahead.

5 Tips for a Timely Diagnosis
How Is Colon Cancer Diagnosed?
Colon Cancer Staging Methods
Overview of Colon Cancer Stages
Where Is Your Cancer?
What Type of Colon Cancer Do You Have?
Questions to Ask After Your Diagnosis
Survival Rates
Recommended Reading

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