Colon Cancer: Overview

Colon Polyps - Topic Overview

Colon polyps are growths in your large intestine (colon). The cause of most colon polyps is not known, but they are common in adults.

Colorectal Cancer - Topic Overview

This topic will tell you about the initial testing, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer.

Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent - Topic Overview

This topic is about metastatic and recurrent colorectal cancer.

Anal cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]

Anal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus.

Colon cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]

Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon.

Colorectal cancer: Screening - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]

Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to

Which test should I have to screen for colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer is the out-of-control growth of cells in the colon or rectum. These cells grow into masses, or tumors. Most colorectal cancers begin as polyps, which are growths attached to the inside of the colon or rectum. Colon po

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Lynch Syndromes