Leiomyosarcoma of the Colon and Rectum
Colorectal sarcomas occur in the smooth muscle of the colon and are called leiomyosarcomas. Leiomyosarcomas account for less than two percent of colorectal cancers and have a fairly high chance of spreading. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 22, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What Does Blood in Your Stools Mean?
Understanding what causes blood in stools will help you gain control of your health and move forward to get to the bottom of this symptom. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 19, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Human Microbiomes and Fecal Transplants
class="no-js" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Article" > itemprop="description" >First, don't wrinkle (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 19, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Burning Feet or Hands Following Chemotherapy
Peripheral neuropathy can be a painful side effect of some of the plant and platinum based chemotherapy drugs. Talk to your doctor today to prevent permanent nerve damage. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 19, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What Will My Last Months of Life with Colon...
Once you have exhausted all treatment options -- or refused treatment altogether -- for end stage colon cancer you might have concerns about how the disease will progress. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Can Your Dog Smell Cancer?
Highly trained canines have demonstrated an ability to sniff out cancers in random trials. Studies show we are not far away from adapting this skill to form applications to detect cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What are Hemorrhoids?
Bright red blood in the toilet is a common sign of hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in your rectum or anus that typically self resolve. However, bleeding is also a sign of colorectal cancer, which will not go away on its own. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Even After the All-Clear On A Colonoscopy, Pay...
Don't make a cancer screening mistake by assuming that a clear colonoscopy means you can ignore possible colon cancer symptoms. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Young People and Colon Cancer Diagnosis
Although less common, colon cancer can strike in your 20's, 30's, and even 40's. Take charge and advocate for yourself if you have concerning symptoms. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Who Needs Screening for Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer screening tests can save lives by finding polyps early, before they can turn cancerous. Learn about the recommended guidelines to learn when you should begin your colon cancer screening. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Teach Your Child Habits That Help Prevent Colon...
Colon cancer is not only a disease of the mature. Learn how to decrease your children's risk of developing colon cancer and teach them healthy habits that will last for a lifetime. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Stage 4 Melanoma Survival Statistics for the U.S.
These stage 4 melanoma survival statistics were derived from a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Researchers analyzed data from approximately 15,000 patients treated for stage 4 melanoma at the John Wayne Cancer Institute between 1971 and 1993. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 1, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects
Radiation therapy is used to shrink tumors, reduce pain and stop cancer growth. Radiation therapy employs high doses of radiation, either internally or externally, to kill cancer cells, but healthy cells are also damaged. Learn what symptoms to watch for and how to increase your comfort during therapy. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - January 14, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Thrush and Other Fungal Infections
Thrush and other yeast infections can occur during your chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer. Although uncomfortable, these infections are usually easily treatable. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - January 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Colon Cancer Screening is Not Embarrassing
Many people feel that colon cancer screening will be embarrassing, but there's nothing embarrassing about taking care of your health. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - January 8, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
